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SX04 ACJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 ACJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,897 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,564 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front fog broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front fog broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and right hand rear perishing in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both front calipers

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Fail 1 Jul 2021 92,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and right hand rear perishing in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both front calipers

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2019 90,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,374 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,783 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,783 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,984 miles

corrosion on all discs

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,984 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all discs

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,991 miles

Both side front brake back plates badly corroded

Heat shield over tail silencer not fixed

Tail and middle silencers of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,021 miles

exhaust centre silencer and tailbox outer skin corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,392 miles

coolant staining around bottom rad hose

engine man light on

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding and heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 47,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,984 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SX04 ACJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SX04 ACJ, 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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SX04 ACJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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