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RX04 ABV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,918 mi
Last recorded59,918 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 ABV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 59,918 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 59,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault P code 00301 ABS Pump inop (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,923 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower dog bome subframe bush movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 47,566 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 27,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2020 25,417 miles

tested wet

Pass 13 Jan 2019 24,514 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2017 24,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 23,260 miles

tested wet

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 10 Jan 2016 21,822 miles

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,742 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and started to crack

o/s/r door check strap coming loose

Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,466 miles

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

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,193 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres started to perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 16,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres started to perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,686 miles

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 20 Jan 2011 14,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 20 Jan 2010 12,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,690 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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RX04 ABV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RX04 ABV, 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 RX04 ABV registered?

RX04 ABV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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