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AD04 DKJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,169 mi
Last recorded69,169 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 69,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 67,243 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 67,240 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MEETS THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 3 Oct 2018 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring top mounting dropped, spring located on inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MEETS THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,412 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,310 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,306 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle due a 40,000 service

wipers noisy and blades gone hard

Pass 12 May 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,336 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 May 2008 30,336 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

AD04 DKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 DKJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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