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DE04 SDZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,939 mi
Last recorded67,939 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 SDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 38,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 36,449 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 36,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,554 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,497 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,960 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 13,981 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 SDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

DE04 SDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is DE04 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 SDZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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