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SW04 GJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 GJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,559 miles

*BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 14 Aug 2020 74,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

*BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,169 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,221 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,155 miles

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,556 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,645 miles

o/s steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,609 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,943 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 13,942 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

SW04 GJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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