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VX04 NKR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak radiator area

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2026 65,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak radiator area

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,370 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

possible coolant leak at radiator ns

Fail 1 Jul 2025 64,370 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

possible coolant leak at radiator ns

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,501 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre os and ns nails close to edges , not repairable

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible coolant leak ns radiator area

Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre os and ns nails close to edges , not repairable

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible coolant leak ns radiator area

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,555 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 52,593 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 22 May 2018 50,075 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 47,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,027 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 May 2016 44,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 May 2015 40,827 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 May 2015 40,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and perished

Pass 21 May 2014 37,921 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,221 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,468 miles

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,771 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,082 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 NKR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 VX04 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

VX04 NKR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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