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DF04 EXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing Each road wheel has one fixing missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining, bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining, bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine, near turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,700 miles

rear window wash in-op

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,641 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,934 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody trim insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody trim insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,517 miles

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorating causing play

N/S/F tyre tread getting low 2mm

N/S/R tyre nail in tread x2

O/S/F tyre nail in tread

O/S/F tyre sidewall repaired

O/S/R tyre tread getting low 3mm

O/S/R, N/S/F slight damage inside of alloy wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,475 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

N/S/F wheel has a slight buckle inside of the rim

O/S/F tyre has been repaired (sidewall)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

N/S/F wheel has a slight buckle inside of the rim

O/S/F tyre has been repaired (sidewall)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,995 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash

front brake discs worn

washer level light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

air bag warning light on dash

front brake discs worn

washer level light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,800 miles

O/S/R tyre has two nails, (edge of tread)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,929 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 23 Jul 2008 9,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,578 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 EXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF04 EXP, 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 EXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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