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SY04 XGC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,052 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sticker on windscreen - not adversely affecting drivers view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,360 miles

Boot floor corroded.

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,772 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,784 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,354 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 24,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,473 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,948 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,165 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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SY04 XGC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SY04 XGC, 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 SY04 XGC registered?

SY04 XGC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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