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PY04 RXM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,387 mi
Last recorded184,387 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 RXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 184,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 180,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 176,295 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 169,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,302 miles

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2019 162,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,123 miles

slight play steering arm ball joints, both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,762 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play both steering arms

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,011 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,609 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,973 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,043 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,043 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,422 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

os front tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,504 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,230 miles

ns front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 3 Sep 2007 22,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,997 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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PY04 RXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PY04 RXM, 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 PY04 RXM registered?

PY04 RXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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