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AD04 DKA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,790 mi
Last recorded152,790 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not showing any image on headlamp tester (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 134,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 May 2019 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 May 2018 117,646 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 117,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight UV damage (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight UV damage (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow on retraction (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 104,764 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 13 May 2016 100,291 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,489 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,218 miles

N/S front washer jet nozzle missing although still clearing screen.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,868 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 DKA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD04 DKA, 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 AD04 DKA registered?

AD04 DKA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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