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SE04 XLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 XLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 123,287 miles

slight damage to osf tyre g/box noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,704 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2009 73,500 miles

advise both front innere wheel arch trims loose rubbing on tyre

advise exhaust noisier than normal car of same type car has been tuned so benefit of doubt given

Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front innere wheel arch trims loose rubbing on tyre

advise exhaust noisier than normal car of same type car has been tuned so benefit of doubt given

Pass 2 May 2008 54,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,045 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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SE04 XLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE04 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE04 XLA registered?

SE04 XLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is SE04 XLA safe to buy?

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