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SW04 GKE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,823 mi
Last recorded21,823 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 GKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 21,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 20,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 20,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 19,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,925 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,191 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 18,191 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,715 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 10,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,994 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,378 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 7,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,701 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 GKE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

SW04 GKE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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The MOT history for SW04 GKE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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