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DE04 NXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,601 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 101,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 80,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,267 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,832 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,614 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,893 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,300 miles

suspect o/s/r wheel cyclender leaking hinden from view

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,547 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres have small bulges on side wall due to manifacture joining area

Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres have small bulges on side wall due to manifacture joining area

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,755 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,050 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 NXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE04 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

DE04 NXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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