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NX04 ULW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

271,315 mi
Last recorded271,315 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 ULW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 271,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 262,789 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 262,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 254,860 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI PIPE BRAKE FERRULES CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING & CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 247,979 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear SPARE TYRE WHEEL WELL RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 6 Apr 2023 247,883 miles

Exhaust system insecure CAT TO CENTRE SECTION JOINING SLEEVE CLAMP HAS RUSTED THROUGH. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (UPPER ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear SPARE TYRE WHEEL WELL RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & RESTING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P

Pass 14 Apr 2022 242,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 242,635 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 235,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 235,420 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 226,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 217,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 210,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 202,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 192,528 miles

Rear exhaust rusted outer skin only

Fail 27 Apr 2016 192,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rusted outer skin only

Pass 24 Apr 2015 182,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 182,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 173,083 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2014 173,083 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres perishing

rear exhuast outer skin rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2013 163,075 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 163,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 151,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 151,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,803 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 137,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,277 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,277 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 81,887 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 81,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NX04 ULW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX04 ULW, 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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NX04 ULW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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