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DF04 FBJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,520 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 105,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,627 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,747 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,133 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,458 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,458 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,938 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,569 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 FBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBJ, 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 DF04 FBJ registered?

DF04 FBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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