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DE04 BFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 111,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,295 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,253 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,221 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,221 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,195 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2008 23,198 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,014 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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DE04 BFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE04 BFJ, 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 DE04 BFJ registered?

DE04 BFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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