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KX04 SMU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 SMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 142,000 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 142,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 129,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 73,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,294 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,840 miles

Front wiper blades ageing but still clearing windscreen

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,025 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,791 miles

front wiper blades judder slightly

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,414 miles

rear exhaust section heavily corrosive

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,668 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

evidence of sidewall damage offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,947 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,022 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes cracking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,681 miles

front wipers streak slightly and judder

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,223 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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KX04 SMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX04 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX04 SMU registered?

KX04 SMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KX04 SMU safe to buy?

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