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KU04 XJA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,517 mi
Last recorded104,517 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hole in wing/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 104,517 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hole in wing/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,934 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 95,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,099 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,948 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,948 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 54,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,997 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear shock absorber top dust cover insecure.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,302 miles

Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear shock absorber top dust cover insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,506 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,390 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 XJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XJA, 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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KU04 XJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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