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KU04 XMC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,285 mi
Last recorded177,285 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XMC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 177,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 177,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 178,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Light cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,635 miles

2 front droplinks slight play

2 front tyres worn slightly on edges

n/s wiper torn slightly

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,614 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,092 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,380 miles

nearside front tyre tread at 1.8,edge worn to 0mm,185/60/14t.

offside front tyre tread at 1.6mm,edge worn to 0mm.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,380 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread at 1.8,edge worn to 0mm,185/60/14t.

offside front tyre tread at 1.6mm,edge worn to 0mm.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,763 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 XMC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

KU04 XMC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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