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DE04 BGK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,079 mi
Last recorded161,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 161,079 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 160,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,114 miles

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

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

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2016 132,104 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,539 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2014 106,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,531 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 BGK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

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

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