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DE04 BGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,083 mi
Last recorded221,083 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 221,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 176,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 138,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,066 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,066 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

DE04 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DE04 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 BGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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