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KX04 SYJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,816 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Fail 17 Sep 2020 124,860 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2019 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Fail 15 Apr 2019 116,028 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,298 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust blow from front pipe and rear join

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust blow from front pipe and rear join

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,999 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor beam pattern nearside headlamp close to excessive

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor beam pattern nearside headlamp close to excessive

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,854 miles

Both headlamp paterns poor

Engine nanagement light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,854 miles

Both headlamp paterns poor

Engine nanagement light on

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,935 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,885 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,331 miles

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,983 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,401 miles

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

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 SYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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