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KX04 TAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,485 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,134 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both inner steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight play in both upper strut top mounts

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,119 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 86,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm - rear bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,623 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear very perished

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,521 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,782 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,923 miles

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

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

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 TAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

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