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VX04 NKG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,798 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

N/S and O/S outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking where hose bolts to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S outer sills slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,815 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 129,591 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,195 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 119,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 111,739 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,908 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,973 miles

offside and neaside front brake discs have corrosion band

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,879 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

offsid front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner wall

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,834 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,966 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

offide plastic tray wet from suspected leaking fluid

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,694 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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VX04 NKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX04 NKG, 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 VX04 NKG registered?

VX04 NKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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