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RK04 GWF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly warn to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

poor pattern both front headlights

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2025 76,121 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,434 miles

both headlight aim on limit

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,743 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2023 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 May 2022 55,478 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

exhaust leak [front]

Fail 5 May 2022 55,477 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

exhaust leak [front]

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,682 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts, split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,469 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 50,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,124 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,704 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,702 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,216 miles

eml on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,413 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has general corrosion to suspemsion components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,910 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 30,579 miles

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

engine management light on

inner surfaces of front discs look worn(limited vision)

some handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,316 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 27,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,043 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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RK04 GWF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RK04 GWF, 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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RK04 GWF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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