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SW04 APZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,419 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

front pipe flexi split and leaking

n/s/r shock bump stop split

o/s/f strut top sticky

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

front pipe flexi split and leaking

n/s/r shock bump stop split

o/s/f strut top sticky

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,532 miles

both rear wheels sticky to spin

exhaust back box outer skin split

exhaust flexi split and slightly leaking

frt discs lipped and starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at inner edge

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear wheels sticky to spin

exhaust back box outer skin split

exhaust flexi split and slightly leaking

exhaust mid section sleeve snapped

frt discs lipped and starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at inner edge

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,233 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,299 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,299 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 29,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 APZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

SW04 APZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is SW04 APZ safe to buy?

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