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SG04 WXJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 117,990 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,261 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,233 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,971 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre edges 2 & 3mm.o/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm.n/s/r tyre outer edge 3mm.

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre edges 2 & 3mm.

o/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm.

o/s/r tyre outer edge 3mm.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,931 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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SG04 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG04 WXJ, 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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SG04 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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