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SW04 XLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

16,106 mi
Last recorded16,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 16,106 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened non macpherson strut, shock absorber corroded casing excessively nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Aluminium fuel filter swollen/corroded in clamp

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Every ferrule on the vehicle corroded/swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod inner rod heavily corroded, no threads showing for adjustment, rotted off

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod inner rod heavily corroded, no threads showing for adjustment, rotted off

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Non macpherson strut, shock absorber corroded at base osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded, Metal thin in areas around spring seat and shock mounting bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all vehicle suspension metalwork heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,876 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Silencer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 15,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and Offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,093 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 14,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 14,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 13,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,568 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,689 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 10,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 9,654 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,623 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 8,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,994 miles

All tyre treads perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 6,060 miles

Both front tyre treads prerished.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,625 miles

nearside rear door wont open

Fail 10 Aug 2009 5,036 miles

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

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

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

all four tryres on car slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,036 miles

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

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

all four tryres on car slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,252 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 XLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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