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KU04 XFV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 138,287 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 138,255 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 127,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2021 127,684 miles

Emissions not tested oil warning light illuminated during emissions test , oil level ok , aborted due to possible engine oil pressure fault. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2020 119,394 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 119,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 109,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 109,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,629 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back box corroded

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise back box corroded

advise engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust back box corroided

Fail 17 Mar 2012 69,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,793 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,666 miles

both wipers starting to smear

front brake discs worn(advise measurement check)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 58,666 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both wipers starting to smear

front brake discs worn(advise measurement check)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,121 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 XFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KU04 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

KU04 XFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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