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SW04 GHF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,214 mi
Last recorded147,214 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 147,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 139,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,872 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,607 miles

front suspension arms surface corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,907 miles

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

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

front suspension arms surface corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

front sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,298 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside front strut top bearing starting to stick/partially seize (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside front sub frame mount bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside front strut top bearing starting to stick/partially seize (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,660 miles

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

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,660 miles

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 9 May 2012 54,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 May 2012 54,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 43,979 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 43,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 34,948 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 27,622 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,622 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,421 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,421 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 15,578 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 GHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GHF, 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 GHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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