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DG04 YSM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

188,960 mi
Last recorded188,960 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YSM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 188,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 176,548 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 176,544 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 174,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 174,507 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 160,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f D bush slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 19 Jun 2019 160,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible letter M Cant be read from reasonable distance (0.1 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f D bush slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,563 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 148,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 113,009 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 99,212 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 May 2016 99,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 86,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers dragging on screen

Fail 7 May 2015 86,968 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers dragging on screen

Pass 9 May 2014 81,221 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 May 2014 81,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,947 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,942 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,317 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,317 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,921 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,549 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 YSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DG04 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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