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DE04 PKN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,798 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 124,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 fitted instead of 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 124,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,521 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 102,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,543 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs scored

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,813 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,479 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 22,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,789 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,777 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 PKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PKN, 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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DE04 PKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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