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BU04 KFF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 113,053 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,840 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 97,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,672 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2022 81,672 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,131 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,790 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,675 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,675 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,401 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,408 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,078 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,036 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 16 Apr 2008 24,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,697 miles

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

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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BU04 KFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BU04 KFF, 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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BU04 KFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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