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PE04 XSC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,187 mi
Last recorded157,187 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 XSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills coverd in underseal where previously been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

backbox outer skin corroded

bolt snapped in rear subframe support bracket

Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,492 miles

Central Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear ABS sensor secured with a cable tie , this was secure at time of test

Nearside rear brake binding slightly after use

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2017 142,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

bind at both front and n/s rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,612 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,148 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 101,436 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight damage to o/s door mirror

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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PE04 XSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE04 XSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PE04 XSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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