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RX04 UNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,048 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

limited inspection under bonnet due to cover fitted

slight damage to nearside rear brake hose

slight noise from top strut mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,048 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

limited inspection under bonnet due to cover fitted

slight damage to nearside rear brake hose

slight noise from top strut mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2018 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

corrosion to underside of vehicle

glow plug light flashing

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight noise from front top strut mount bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,392 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to outer skin on back box

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 131,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to outer skin on back box

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 118,873 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 108,497 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 9 May 2013 97,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 89,348 miles

all brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 76,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 76,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 66,654 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,313 miles

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 35,278 miles

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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RX04 UNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX04 UNW, 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 RX04 UNW registered?

RX04 UNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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