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SW04 GGZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,713 mi
Last recorded123,713 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,713 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,454 miles

o/s door lock stiff

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,454 miles

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

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

o/s door lock stiff

Fail 12 Aug 2014 110,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat sheild is insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,078 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat sheild is insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,119 miles

nearside tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,719 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2010 71,550 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 71,550 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 59,777 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 59,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,467 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 GGZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW04 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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