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EK04 XST

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

235,695 mi
Last recorded235,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XST
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 235,695 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 230,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 226,015 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2022 220,358 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 220,328 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 213,845 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 213,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 208,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 206,504 miles

Front both head light in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2018 201,481 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside mirror casing damaged

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 201,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside mirror casing damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 192,842 miles

All tyre valves deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Nearside steering inner rack end has slight play

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 192,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre valves deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Nearside steering inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

WIPERS NOT TESTED

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 182,052 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 182,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 168,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 157,133 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 157,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 143,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 143,152 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 114,995 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 114,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2010 99,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 81,941 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 81,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,422 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 XST is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EK04 XST, 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 XST is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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