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AD04 DJV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,383 mi
Last recorded115,383 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,383 miles

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

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace ASAP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 114,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,445 miles

Exhaust emission reading for carbon monoxide only just passed at fast idle.

Front Passenger seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emission reading for carbon monoxide only just passed at fast idle.

Front Passenger seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,793 miles

Exhaust emission reading for carbon monoxide only just passed at fast idle.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,789 miles

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

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

Exhaust emission reading for carbon monoxide only just passed at fast idle.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 104,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,649 miles

exhaust emissions limits only just met

nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emissions limits only just met

nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,083 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,981 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,108 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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AD04 DJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AD04 DJV, 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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AD04 DJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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