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DG04 EFF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,114 mi
Last recorded130,114 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,114 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2017 126,075 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 126,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer ball joint as excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 119,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 113,998 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 113,993 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,091 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 74,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,878 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 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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