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DF04 FBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,610 mi
Last recorded146,610 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 146,610 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 146,609 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 144,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 142,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded and breaking up

all 4 Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded and breaking up

all 4 Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,543 miles

the o/s/r brake pad is getting low and the n/s/r brake is binding slightly.

the rear exhaust box is deteriating slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,918 miles

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

Front discs scored/worn.

n/s wiperblade split.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,918 miles

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

Front discs scored/worn.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s wiperblade split.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,046 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,046 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,791 miles

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

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

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

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 FBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DF04 FBY, 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 FBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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