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DF04 FCD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 94,822 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2023 94,822 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,298 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 84,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,887 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 79,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 77,348 miles

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

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 71,568 miles

Offside Front brake grab

high park brake lever

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 66,120 miles

Front brakes have slight grab.

Nearside rear brake binding, border pass.

Fail 17 May 2016 66,120 miles

Front brakes have slight grab.

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

Nearside rear brake binding, border pass.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,969 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 May 2015 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2014 53,662 miles

grab on o/s front brake.

screw in o/s front tyre.

Pass 21 May 2013 47,299 miles

rear exhaust heat shield broken loose.

Pass 21 May 2012 39,416 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

play in both wishbone rear bushes.

poss exhaust leak from flexi pipe.

Pass 26 May 2011 31,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,407 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 13,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,621 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 FCD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

DF04 FCD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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