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HX04 VDK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 125,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

condition of o/s and n/s headlamp aims and lenses

Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,877 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,742 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard Blanking plate fitted to manifold (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS wiring stretched behind shock absorber

Offside Front ABS wiring stretched behind shock absorber

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,406 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,641 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,535 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

Slight damage to OSR tyre inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,505 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

Slight damage to OSR tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,003 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,045 miles

Cuts to front tyre inner sidewalls

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,005 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 50,971 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,434 miles

inside face of front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,332 miles

Rear brake discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,151 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,446 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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HX04 VDK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HX04 VDK, 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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What year was HX04 VDK registered?

HX04 VDK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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