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OV04 TXB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 TXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,277 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake stuck on(calpiper) (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,212 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,616 miles

exhaust back box corroding and heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroding and heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,552 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,679 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,276 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

small stone chips to the windscreen

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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OV04 TXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV04 TXB, 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 OV04 TXB registered?

OV04 TXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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