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DE04 SDX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 157,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST O.K. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 157,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST O.K. (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,076 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 134,076 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,326 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,129 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,449 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,169 miles

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

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

small stone chips front screen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,169 miles

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

small stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,684 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 34,696 miles

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

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 SDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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