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FL04 UKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 UKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 105,386 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 101,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,521 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 89,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,506 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,092 miles

front wipers split on ends

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,843 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,949 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,076 miles

park lever adjustment just wthin limits of reserve travel .

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,286 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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FL04 UKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FL04 UKX, 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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FL04 UKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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