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DF04 EXB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,289 mi
Last recorded110,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 110,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,387 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks in the inner and outer wall

Fail 27 Jul 2017 105,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in the inner and outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald and tread depth down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion around n/s/r wheel arch (bubbling)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 89,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion around n/s/r wheel arch (bubbling)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,518 miles

exhaust back box outer cover slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box outer cover slightly corroded

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,258 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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DF04 EXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF04 EXB, 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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DF04 EXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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