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SW04 XCA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 XCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 88,565 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 23 May 2018 88,565 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 May 2017 72,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,483 miles

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

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

centre exhuast clamps corroded

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 66,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhuast clamps corroded

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,802 miles

front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 29 May 2014 63,802 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 60,739 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,219 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 582,119 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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 55,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 55,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,901 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 48,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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 XCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

SW04 XCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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