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DE54 DPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 94,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,508 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,507 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running very rough. !!! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has travel. !!!

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

full exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,722 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking on tread.

Rear n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on tread.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f o/s/f brake pads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking on tread.

Rear n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on tread.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,988 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 40,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,013 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

child seat fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,475 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,728 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,257 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,257 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DE54 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DE54 DPV, 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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DE54 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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