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KX04 TFV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2023 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead area/rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

all rear seating in folded position during test /unable to test seat belts

nearside/offside front tyre treads worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,198 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,370 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,226 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

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 11 Mar 2013 38,519 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,551 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,635 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,635 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,265 miles

both front tyres bald around inner edges †165/70x14 ('T' rated)

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 TFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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