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FA04 XMZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing & inner clip worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep around oil sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,752 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,488 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,603 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,670 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,105 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust box corroded.

Front brake disc's corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 47,160 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,920 miles

all four road tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,491 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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FA04 XMZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FA04 XMZ, 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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FA04 XMZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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