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SW04 APX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 APX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 120,997 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside or outside (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

unable to open tail gate to inspect inside boot

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,032 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,278 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,494 miles

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

horn push advised not always working correctly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,604 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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SW04 APX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APX, 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 SW04 APX registered?

SW04 APX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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