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KN04 YNM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,138 mi
Last recorded220,138 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 YNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 220,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 220,106 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 209,810 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 209,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 197,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 185,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 185,782 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 173,529 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 173,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,782 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 161,782 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,072 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 84,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,415 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,280 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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KN04 YNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN04 YNM, 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 KN04 YNM registered?

KN04 YNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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