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OU04 AKY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 99,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 94,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 79,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,467 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,467 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 54,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour rear light damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front fog lights staying on all the time but not part of mot inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 46,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,463 miles

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,703 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,703 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes sheilds fitted

wiper rubbers split still clearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,355 miles

Oil leaking from oil filter housing onto alternator

Fail 17 Feb 2011 30,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaking from oil filter housing onto alternator

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

split in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,749 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,296 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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OU04 AKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OU04 AKY, 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 OU04 AKY registered?

OU04 AKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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