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WL04 CHK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,254 mi
Last recorded145,254 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 145,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,363 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded at rear

full under trays at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2017 128,839 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes Worn ! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes worn! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 2 (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 109,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,989 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 64,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 39,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,087 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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WL04 CHK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL04 CHK, 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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WL04 CHK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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