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KX04 TAV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 23 Dec 2021 104,757 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 23 Dec 2021 104,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,499 miles

both rear tyres mishaped

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both rear tyres mishaped

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,653 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,786 miles

Central centre exhaust joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,070 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,070 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,374 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer box has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,137 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on outside and wearing unevenly on inside

surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,461 miles

front o/s and n/s brake discs slightly warped

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Fail 14 Jun 2012 51,451 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front o/s and n/s brake discs slightly warped

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

reverse lights not working

surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,407 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 42,812 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 42,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,662 miles

brake master cylinder overfull and leaking onto underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TAV 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 70.8%.

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 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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

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

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