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KX04 SZF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 SZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,604 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 118,604 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached off side front come away front joint lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

reversing light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,583 miles

abs light flash is some times

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps near side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps off side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) off side rack arm ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,462 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel off side track rod arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 117,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel off side track rod arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,952 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated off side outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

off side steering rack joint slight end play

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint near side front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 104,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint near side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,545 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front near side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,656 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,318 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both floor undersides covered with plastic sheilds.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both floor undersides covered with plastic sheilds.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,206 miles

both undersides of vehicle covered in plastic shields.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,206 miles

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

both undersides of vehicle covered in plastic shields.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 33,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic trim fitted to both undersides of vehicle.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trim fitted to both undersides of vehicle.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,408 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 SZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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