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MM04 XDG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,095 mi
Last recorded106,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 XDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,600 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 101,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,642 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,777 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,777 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,904 miles

front exhaust flexy section blowing slightly.

n\s\r side light too bright wrong bulb fitted

o\s\r handbrake lazy

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight bind o\s\r brake

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,904 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

front exhaust flexy section blowing slightly.

n\s\r side light too bright wrong bulb fitted

o\s\r handbrake lazy

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight bind o\s\r brake

Fail 29 Apr 2017 71,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,356 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,356 miles

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

front brake discs very poor /corroded

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,707 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 36,093 miles

n/s side front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,939 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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MM04 XDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM04 XDG, 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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MM04 XDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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