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V4 SWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 SWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,325 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,987 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 78,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,366 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS HEAVILY PERRISHED CAUSING DEEP CRACKS IN THE SIDE WALL

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,337 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 30,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,155 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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V4 SWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V4 SWJ, 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 V4 SWJ registered?

V4 SWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is V4 SWJ safe to buy?

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