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SO04 XKW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

177,811 mi
Last recorded177,811 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 XKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 177,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

n s f and o s f head light lenses deteriorated

rear axle corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2024 163,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 20 Nov 2023 153,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens' faded

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Non standard exhaust fitted - slightly noisy

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 153,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached LINK ROD NOT CONNECTED TO A/ROLL BAR (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOOSE - NOT CONNECTED TO RACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens' faded

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Non standard exhaust fitted - slightly noisy

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 137,647 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,553 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING

N/S AND O/S REAR BUMP STOPS DAMAGED

O/S EXTERIOR MIRROR DAMAGED

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Fail 14 Aug 2019 107,553 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DELAMINATED AT PARTS (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING

N/S AND O/S REAR BUMP STOPS DAMAGED

O/S EXTERIOR MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE DETERIORATED AND WORN

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,166 miles

both rear shock absorber protectors deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,129 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber protectors deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,571 miles

Front both tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector deteriorated

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 86,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure fouling (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector deteriorated

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,382 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,606 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,561 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,095 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,095 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R SEAT BASE MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,010 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,613 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,612 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 30,827 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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SO04 XKW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SO04 XKW, 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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SO04 XKW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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