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SG04 WXZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,314 mi
Last recorded129,314 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,314 miles

advise engine mang light on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,302 miles

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

advise engine mang light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 112,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,834 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 62,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight exhaust leak at centre joint

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,622 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system has slight leaks at joints

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,489 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes have movement

both rear tyres cracked heavily

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2010 27,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both lower suspension arm bushes have movement

both rear tyres cracked heavily

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,371 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,008 miles

very slight deterioration at front suspension console bushes.

very slight play at off side front wheel.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very slight deterioration at front suspension console bushes.

very slight play at off side front wheel.

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 WXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG04 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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