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RE04 AKJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,962 mi
Last recorded276,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 276,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 276,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 261,145 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 261,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 261,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 248,226 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 248,226 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 231,678 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box peeling

Fail 5 Oct 2022 231,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16/87w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 8 Oct 2021 220,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 212,909 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 194,243 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 177,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,670 miles

Nearside Rear out of shape

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,958 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,330 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake cable partially seized

Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,548 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,705 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,847 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

o/s front inner disc facing in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc pads low

rear disc facings corroded

rear disc pads low

rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,480 miles

front disc pads low

rear disc facings corroded

rear disc pads low

rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,056 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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RE04 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE04 AKJ, 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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RE04 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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