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AE04 DPY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 107,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,546 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 95,608 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,525 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

slight blow to exhaust

wear and splitting to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes[lower supension arm rear bushes]

wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2017 88,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

slight blow to exhaust

wear and splitting to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes[lower supension arm rear bushes]

wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,428 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,293 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,889 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,875 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,031 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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AE04 DPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE04 DPY, 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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AE04 DPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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