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WG04 XJW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,056 mi
Last recorded139,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 XJW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 139,056 miles

Nearside Front sidelight bulb inop

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 139,056 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sidelight bulb inop

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2023 136,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,112 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 133,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

emissions too high

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,448 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,768 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,768 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 108,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 63,451 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 61,304 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 58,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,874 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,921 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2007 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn low

thorn in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,919 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)

front brake pads worn low

thorn in offside rear tyre sidewall

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 XJW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG04 XJW, 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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WG04 XJW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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