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SW04 GKC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,787 mi
Last recorded125,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 125,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,067 miles

eml light on

little reserve travel in parking brake

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

slight weep from the n/s outer cv boot

Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,489 miles

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

eml light on

n/s rear shock absorber light misting of oil

o/s front bumper damaged

outer sills corroded/thin

slight resistance felt when rotating the n/s rear wheel

Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,452 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

n/s rear shock absorber light misting of oil

o/s front bumper damaged

outer sills corroded/thin

slight resistance felt when rotating the n/s rear wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 105,177 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

eml light on

front headlamp lense covers deteriated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 105,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low on tread

eml light on

front headlamp lense covers deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front flexible brake hose centre ferrells corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in centre tread

slight surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,140 miles

front sub frame rear bushes deteriated but just ok at time of test

n/ rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,239 miles

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

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

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

PAS pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

PAS pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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 GKC 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 68.8%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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