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KP04 FNM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,155 mi
Last recorded166,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 FNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 166,155 miles

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

play at offside front wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 166,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

play at offside front wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake nuts on rear of both front to back pipes poor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 143,573 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake nuts on rear of both front to back pipes poor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,437 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 126,433 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield coming away from rear silencer

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded and holed

Fail 26 Aug 2015 98,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,952 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,158 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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KP04 FNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP04 FNM, 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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KP04 FNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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