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EK04 XSN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,523 mi
Last recorded39,523 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 39,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 31,821 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 31,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,706 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 12,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 10,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 9,929 miles

EPC warning light displayed on instrument cluster

Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 9,310 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 7,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,942 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 4,942 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 4,346 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,976 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 XSN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK04 XSN, 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 EK04 XSN registered?

EK04 XSN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 XSN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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