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KX04 SZR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 SZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 134,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 134,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake application uneven

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,542 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link rod gaiter split, not quite allowing ingress of dirt.

Slight occassional knock felt/heard from front, poss play in bottom arm bushes?

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,158 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,222 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,515 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

drivers wiperblade split on ends

Fail 15 Jul 2015 97,515 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

drivers wiperblade split on ends

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,684 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,050 miles

Corrosion on front disks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front disk gard missing.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,619 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,316 miles

EPC - fault light on

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 SZR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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