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KE04 AET

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 157,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 157,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 155,251 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rusty fuel filter

underside corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 152,878 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2023 150,471 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 148,339 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2021 147,213 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,683 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 112,378 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,591 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,353 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,703 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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KE04 AET is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KE04 AET, 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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KE04 AET is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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