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KX04 SZU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,386 mi
Last recorded45,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,386 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,798 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,797 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-70-14-81T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14-T (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 32,374 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14-T (5.2.3 (e))

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 24 Jul 2018 28,656 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 28,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,179 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,110 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 18,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,477 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 SZU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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