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SW04 AJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,159 mi
Last recorded113,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 AJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,279 miles

Rear brake hoses corroded at ends

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,993 miles

Front anti roll bar very corroded

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Spare tyre missing

Fail 16 Jan 2015 94,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front anti roll bar very corroded

Front brake discs very corroded

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Spare tyre missing

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,290 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear brake discs very corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear headlight adjuster corroded and siezed

Wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,290 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Bulb warning light on.

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear brake discs very corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear headlight adjuster corroded and siezed

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,778 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

rear brakes req attention as discs in very poor condition

slight play at o/s of steering (side-rod)??

Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

low pressure power steering pipe could also be corroded (hidden behind otherone)

rear brakes req attention as discs in very poor condition

slight play at o/s of steering (side-rod)??

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,772 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear discs corroded

Wear at OS steering side rod

Fail 29 Dec 2011 78,772 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti roll bar bushes worn

NSF foglight fallen apart inside

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear discs corroded

Wear at OS steering side rod

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,112 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in OS side rod

Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,750 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Centre exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Front tyres low tread

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in OS side rod

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front discs in poor condition, OS has been overheated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

timing belt advised in august (4 years old)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

timing belt advised in august (4 years old)

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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SW04 AJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW04 AJX, 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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SW04 AJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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