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WG04 EXN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,328 mi
Last recorded165,328 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 EXN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 161,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both quite badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

offside outer sill corroding

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 156,363 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 156,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 150,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

surface corrotion on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of car

Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 146,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens is broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost bush is broken out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

eml light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 134,222 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

THE FRONT SUSPENSION DEFECT IS SUCH THAT BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL IS AFFECTED - THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE ROAD USE

Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,015 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 121,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,050 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,030 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,163 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,747 miles

windscreen chipped

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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WG04 EXN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WG04 EXN, 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 WG04 EXN registered?

WG04 EXN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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