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FX04 KXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 KXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 69,282 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 69,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 66,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 66,598 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,586 miles

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

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))

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN LOOSE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,189 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 60,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,747 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,747 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,976 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,161 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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FX04 KXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 FX04 KXA, 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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FX04 KXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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