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KX04 TFK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,654 mi
Last recorded188,654 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 188,654 miles

exhaust silencer rusty and corroded but not leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 172,030 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 172,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 164,862 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 150,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 150,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,813 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 145,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 140,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,313 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,076 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2015 114,696 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,747 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly, recommend replacement

front brake look well worn

hand brake lever travel high

nearside front door window will not open

offside rear seat base loose

Pass 11 Aug 2013 87,001 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,599 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

slight exhaust blow from flexi section

Fail 2 Aug 2012 73,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

little reserve travel on the handbrake

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,023 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when turned

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,215 miles

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 TFK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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