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DF04 JFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc has pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion under vehicle ,

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded / outer skin separated

Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,849 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front headlights has hid/led fitted , incorrect image/fitment (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber casing split down to internal structure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule excessively corroded / thin where attaches to shock absorber (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre excessively split/cracked , cords felt in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc has pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion under vehicle ,

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded / outer skin separated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,046 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 54,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,502 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,095 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 39,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,051 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,757 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,453 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,851 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 16,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,624 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Suspect brake pads incorrectly fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,019 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 JFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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