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PY04 RXF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,499 mi
Last recorded177,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 RXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 177,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 177,498 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise sills have corrossion advise front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2020 168,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise sills have corrossion advise front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2019 161,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 161,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 150,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,481 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 149,479 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,100 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 128,048 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 127,057 miles

Nearside Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 105,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 91,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer sidewall of both nearside tyres damaged/rubbed.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,395 miles

Outer sidewall of both nearside tyres damaged/rubbed.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,914 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PY04 RXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PY04 RXF, 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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What year was PY04 RXF registered?

PY04 RXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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