MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened new pads only fitted to near side (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened new pads only fitted to near side (3.5.1n)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust box heath shield
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle From in & out (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust box heath shield
Exhust is Crodded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhust is Crodded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both offside tyres have cuts in outer sidewall
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
middle and rear exhaust corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both offside tyres have cuts in outer sidewall
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
middle and rear exhaust corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear reg plate slightly delaminated
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SH04 XHS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SH04 XHS, 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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SH04 XHS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2004.
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