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KU04 XGP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,222 mi
Last recorded145,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 145,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 139,785 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,120 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,153 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

both rear shock absorbers top dirt covers detatched

nearside front CV boot signs of perishing

nearside front seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

rear exhaust silencer corroded and skins flaking

Fail 6 Jan 2012 116,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

both rear shock absorbers top dirt covers detatched

nearside front CV boot signs of perishing

nearside front seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

oil level low,though enough to conduct the test

rear exhaust silencer corroded and skins flaking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,530 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,090 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,438 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 XGP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU04 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

KU04 XGP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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