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KU04 XFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,176 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 122,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,956 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 May 2014 64,376 miles

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,579 miles

advise child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats not allowing correct inspecion of seats/belts

advise front suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding/have slight movement

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

advise reverse lamps inop

Pass 26 May 2009 19,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,297 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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 XFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

KU04 XFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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