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DA04 UEP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 101,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced product on lenses effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 100,645 miles

Emissions not tested car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engin cap missing

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,119 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

lots of various body damage

Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,116 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

lots of various body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,748 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,871 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 985,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 985,778 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive failed bet test then overheated (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken spring has damaged top bearing but no play evident (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp lamp poor beam image.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 18%

Service brake efficiency only just met. 58%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp lamp poor beam image.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,705 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,099 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,346 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 43,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,325 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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DA04 UEP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DA04 UEP, 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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DA04 UEP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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