2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · RX04 ABZ
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 108,875 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX04 ABZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2022
- 108,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX04 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (RX04 ABZ) between February 2007 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)”; “Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
RX04 ABZ Mileage History
- 13/02/200741,455 mi
- 25/01/200851,232 mi+9,777 mi
- 17/02/200960,201 mi+8,969 mi
- 19/01/201065,967 mi+5,766 mi
- 28/01/201170,570 mi+4,603 mi
- 24/01/201274,014 mi+3,444 mi
- 11/02/201377,546 mi+3,532 mi
- 10/02/201480,601 mi+3,055 mi
- 09/02/201583,547 mi+2,946 mi
- 15/02/201686,380 mi+2,833 mi
- 08/02/201789,004 mi+2,624 mi
- 07/02/201890,918 mi+1,914 mi
- 14/03/201890,918 mi
- 07/03/201995,397 mi+4,479 mi
- 27/04/202093,823 mi-1,574 mi
- 26/04/2021100,343 mi+6,520 mi
- 27/04/2021100,343 mi
- 12/05/2022108,875 mi+8,532 mi
Average of roughly 4,423 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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