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KX04 TFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,171 mi
Last recorded124,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 124,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + extreme wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount sticking

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 124,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + extreme wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount sticking

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Fail 29 Jan 2024 117,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,078 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play.

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Handbrake travel long.

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 86,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,088 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,049 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 35,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,795 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 TFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

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

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