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SW04 GHH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 GHH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 110,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 110,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 107,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on edges+sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

O.S.R tyre slightly perished on edges+sidewalls

Oil leak, but not excessive Level very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 100,701 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,527 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 92,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,139 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 87,045 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 74,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,230 miles

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear tyre on 2mm

plastic covers fitted front to rear unable to view brake pipes and fuel lines

rear exhaust oter skin slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioreted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,309 miles

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

handbrake travel getting high

plastic covers fitted front to rear unable to view brake pipes and fuel lines

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 6 May 2008 41,185 miles

front tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

unable to view front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines as under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes [under plastic covers and above petrol tank]

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 GHH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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