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WU04 EDX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR , WILL NEED NEW ONES NEXT M.O.T .

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM INNER FRONT BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION ETC CORRODED.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 133,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding CANNOT CHECK HUB BEARING. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR , WILL NEED NEW ONES NEXT M.O.T .

Pass 31 Aug 2018 129,066 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 129,058 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position SAFETY CATCH STIFF (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 116,169 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 May 2017 116,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,373 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 101,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,056 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,940 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,744 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,231 miles

all brake discs worn

slight movement in both front lower ball joints and inner arm bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,955 miles

front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WU04 EDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU04 EDX, 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 WU04 EDX registered?

WU04 EDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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