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WM04 XAA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 XAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 175,155 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL WELL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED

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

VEHICLE SMOKEY

Fail 21 Dec 2023 174,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL WELL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front LOWER WING CORRODED

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

VEHICLE SMOKES

Pass 28 Dec 2022 151,132 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 151,132 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 140,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 122,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,694 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,601 miles

both front suspension bushes worn

both rear shocker shrouds detached

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake sticking

nearside rear shocker shroud split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,988 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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WM04 XAA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WM04 XAA, 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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WM04 XAA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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