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SW04 NYU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,356 mi
Last recorded50,356 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 50,355 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 50,078 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,545 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,320 miles

front suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

rear exhaust box outer skin split /corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure central exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

front suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

rear exhaust box outer skin split /corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box cowling corroded/deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,760 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heatshield deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,759 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heatshield deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 32,824 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,201 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 12,201 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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 NYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

SW04 NYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is SW04 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 NYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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