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EK04 XSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,792 mi
Last recorded122,792 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt doesnt retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,634 miles

rear exhaust is deterorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has minor oil leak/s

Nearside rear tyre is aged (2004) and perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has minor oil leak/s

Nearside rear tyre is aged (2004) and perishing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard blade with spoiler (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,674 miles

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to pump (2.3.2)

Rear both tyres starting to perish and have deep cuts in tread 185/60 R14 H

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to pump (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres starting to perish and have deep cuts in tread 185/60 R14 H

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,913 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,172 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,533 miles

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

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 XSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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