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DF04 FBL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 63,204 miles

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

nearside rear tyre thread cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,159 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 FBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

DF04 FBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DF04 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 FBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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