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KU04 XHF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,229 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2024 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,403 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,939 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,866 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 30,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear bush slightly torn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,855 miles

advise front brake discs and pad linings worn low

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,818 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 XHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

KU04 XHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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