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DG04 EFB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EFB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,699 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 131,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2020 122,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 122,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front tyre edge wear

oil down - exhaust corrosion under covers fitted - noise near side front

Fail 5 Feb 2019 115,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

near side front tyre edge wear

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil down - exhaust corrosion under covers fitted - noise near side front

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,900 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,900 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,441 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,441 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,136 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 57,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 49,336 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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DG04 EFB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DG04 EFB, 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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DG04 EFB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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