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DF04 FCA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 135,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 130,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 130,870 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,996 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 124,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,154 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 119,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,581 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear and near side rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,938 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear and near side rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,232 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrsion rear exhaust silencer,both rear shock absorber dust sheilds adrift,offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,703 miles

n/side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,801 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,883 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,880 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,243 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 FCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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