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WK04 BBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 BBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 69,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,986 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,449 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,026 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 67,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Rear axel beam bushies care deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Rear axel beam bushies care deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,337 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 58,337 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated in several places

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,473 miles

exhaust deteriorated in several places

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,880 miles

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,880 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,970 miles

Front NO plate in poor condition but OK for MOT

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,844 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,577 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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WK04 BBU 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 WK04 BBU, 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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WK04 BBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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