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DE04 NXK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,646 mi
Last recorded110,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 104,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

ns/r seatbelt buckle sticky

play in ns rack end

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

ns/r seatbelt buckle sticky

play in ns rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,498 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all break disc worn and corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,563 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,554 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,898 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 NXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

DE04 NXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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