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DC04 SSK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 SSK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill have slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 141,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill have slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 141,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,337 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 128,355 miles

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,261 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,489 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 122,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 120,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 112,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,138 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con compressor pulley cap on under tray off car

o/s/f anti roll bar position coller cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2010 101,138 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con compressor pulley cap on under tray off car

o/s/f anti roll bar position coller cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,794 miles

front tyres to be rechecked in 2000 miles. †front brake pads worn very low. †brakes to be checked all round. †seek advice a.s.a.p. †

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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DC04 SSK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 DC04 SSK, 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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DC04 SSK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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