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SP04 WSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,211 mi
Last recorded68,211 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 WSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres in very poor condition cracked/perished due to age.

battery warning lamp on

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

unable to keep engine speed within range during emissions test

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,808 miles

Both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,841 miles

Charging light on

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,838 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail n/s/f tyre

Charging light on

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

charging light on

Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

charging light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,537 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,035 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,101 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,460 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,109 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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SP04 WSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP04 WSZ, 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 SP04 WSZ registered?

SP04 WSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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