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CG04 DBG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,235 mi
Last recorded129,235 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG04 DBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,235 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,784 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 125,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer constant velocity gaitor slight grease contamination

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 125,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer constant velocity gaitor slight grease contamination

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 121,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 121,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper parking lever lazy

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

small cuts to both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2017 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper parking lever lazy

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

small cuts to both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear parking brake lever lazy returning,requires further attention

Fail 25 May 2016 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear parking brake lever lazy returning,requires further attention

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a gouge in outter side wall and cracking within tyre tread

Fail 9 Jun 2015 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre close to outter edge (tyre low on pressure)

nearside rear tyre has a gouge in outter side wall and cracking within tyre tread

offside front outter cv boot has a small hole and leaking slightly around small clip

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,299 miles

front wiper blades streaking slighly

gouge in outter side wall nearside front tyre

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,299 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaking slighly

gouge in outter side wall nearside front tyre

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,057 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,808 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but no obvious signs of chords showing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,193 miles

gouge in outter side wall of nearside front tyre

gouge in outter side wall of nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear stop light slightly dim

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit and cracking within tyre tred

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre tread feathered

Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside rear tyre tread feathered

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,073 miles

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes cracking

engine oil level on minimum

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 41,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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CG04 DBG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CG04 DBG, 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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CG04 DBG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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