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KX04 SXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 SXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer skin rusty.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,202 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,812 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,297 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,274 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,274 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,464 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,464 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,788 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,788 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush both sides (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,806 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust (rear silencer) rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,539 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,096 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,446 miles

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating

dent in sump

Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,446 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating

dent in sump

n/s wiper torn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,424 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 SXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KX04 SXL, 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 KX04 SXL registered?

KX04 SXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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