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EK04 XSB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XSB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 160,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,907 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 144,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty - refilled (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 134,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and nearside (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 134,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 128,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER (4.2.A.1a)

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Apr 2015 109,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 109,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,782 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,041 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

intercooler/pipe has slight oil staining.

offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,905 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly

Front brake discs lipped/corroded around edges

Front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish slightly on outer tyre wall

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm in places and wearing on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre worn to just over 3mm,wearing on inner shoulder and perishing on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear brake discs corroded around edges

Slight engine oil leak in engine bay

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,905 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly

Front brake discs lipped/corroded around edges

Front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish slightly on outer tyre wall

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm in places and wearing on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre worn to just over 3mm,wearing on inner shoulder and perishing on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear brake discs corroded around edges

Slight engine oil leak in engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,588 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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EK04 XSB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK04 XSB, 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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EK04 XSB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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