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KU04 KSJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 166,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 161,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both to polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 153,112 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 153,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 147,582 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 147,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,999 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 27 Mar 2018 131,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 103,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,185 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,627 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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KU04 KSJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU04 KSJ, 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 KU04 KSJ registered?

KU04 KSJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KU04 KSJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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