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KP04 HAE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 HAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 152,452 miles

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

sub frame corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-emissions high passed in second idle-under body and rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 144,336 miles

Emissions passed on limit-handbrake lever high

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,264 miles

front springs corroded-emission passed on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,027 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 122,841 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

FRONT+REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR EXHAUST SILNCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

FRONT+REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR EXHAUST SILNCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,940 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,148 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENECER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2019 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENECER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 31 May 2018 107,236 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

N/S/F TYRE LOW + WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW + PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 31 May 2018 107,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

N/S/F TYRE LOW + WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW + PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,110 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIOATED

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,110 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIOATED

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,462 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,770 miles

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

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 23 May 2013 61,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

areas of exhaust system corroded

both front tyres have edge wear

nearside front spot light lense cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 52,821 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 24 May 2011 44,280 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,467 miles

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

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

Reverse lights no working

Travel on handbrake

Pass 29 May 2009 30,845 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Nearside front tyre getting low

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 May 2008 24,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 24,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 19,547 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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