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SW04 APY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

under floor heavy surface rust

Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,077 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 124,022 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the rear heat shield is insecure going over exhaust back box

Pass 22 Feb 2014 108,808 miles

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

the exhaust system outter cover is corroding at the back box

Fail 8 Feb 2014 108,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

the exhaust system outter cover is corroding at the back box

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,950 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear shocker top cover has deterated and fallin down

the heat sheild has fallen down onto the exhaust back box

Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,836 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear shocker top cover has deterated and fallin down

the heat sheild has fallen down onto the exhaust back box

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,590 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,270 miles

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

advise timing belt replaced as car is 4 years old at end of march

hand brake could be adjusted

rear screenwash not working

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,270 miles

advise timing belt replaced as car is 4 years old at end of march

hand brake could be adjusted

rear screenwash not working

Fail 19 Feb 2007 18,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,526 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 APY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 APY, 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 APY registered?

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

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