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EA04 EXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 EXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 67,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 67,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 63,564 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 63,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 62,578 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 62,578 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 61,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre shows evidence of being run flat

Rear registration plate shows deterioration

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,167 miles

headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished ;suspect has been run flat [poor condition]

Rear registration plate deteriorated

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

rear section exhaust shows corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,138 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished ;suspect has been run flat [poor condition]

Rear registration plate deteriorated

headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

rear section exhaust shows corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,649 miles

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

evidence of exhaust corrosion.

nail embedded at the near side rear tyre tread.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image/aim weak.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,244 miles

osr tyre has been run flat an wall damage

Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre has been run flat an wall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,339 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,600 miles

osr tyre has slight sidewall dammage.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,735 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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EA04 EXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EA04 EXL, 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 EA04 EXL registered?

EA04 EXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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