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SW04 NYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 NYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,360 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,465 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,320 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,075 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,127 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust joint sleeve corroding

front brakes requir attention as balance was 19%

passenger door window switch broken

rear brakes requre attention

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,116 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

SW04 NYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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