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RX04 EPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,223 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2025 83,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,002 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield not fully secured

exhaust back box poor condition

horn faulty

Fail 9 Sep 2022 74,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust back box heat shield not fully secured

exhaust back box poor condition

horn faulty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front / offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,415 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,415 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm"rear" bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm"rear" bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi joint,first layer come apart

Nearside Front wheel trim badly fitted/broken

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

advise permit placement in swept area

both front headlamp lenses discoloured

handbrake travels a fair distance

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,215 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Box Corroded to Outer Shell

Horn Stiff To Work on Steering wheel

Offside Front Wheel Slight Bind but Not Effecting The Brake Performance

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim loose

Nearside Rear childs seat fitted not allowing correct operation of the adult to be check

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,033 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer corrosion to outter skin

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer corrosion to outter skin

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,891 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust silencer box outer skin.

Slight play in both front lower wishbone rear rubber support mountings.

Windscreen washer bottle leaking when over half full.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,999 miles

advise rear exhaust box corrosion

advise slight bind on front wheels(brakes ?)

advise some play some perishing of front suspension lower arms ,REAR SUPPORT BLOCKS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,140 miles

advise all tyres low tread

advise play in both front suspension lower arm REAR SUPPORT BLOCKS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,486 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,363 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 EPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 RX04 EPZ, 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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RX04 EPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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