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KP04 KNC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,470 mi
Last recorded140,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 KNC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 140,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both outer sills starting to corrode

long hand brake travel

nearside washer poor

Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,171 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 130,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 129,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 124,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,141 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread

Washers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,263 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,898 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,654 miles

Handbrake Travel On The Limit

Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Handbrake Travel On The Limit

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 89,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,756 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,349 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,902 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 499,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,047 miles

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

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

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 KNC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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