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DG54 ESV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,503 mi
Last recorded150,503 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ESV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 150,503 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both lights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint/track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel caliper levers stuck on (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both rubbers split (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 141,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,040 miles

Offside Front rack joint worn

Rear exhaust tail pipe has limited life

Fail 11 Mar 2016 135,040 miles

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

Offside Front rack joint worn

Rear exhaust tail pipe has limited life

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,348 miles

n/s rackend slightly worn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 128,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rackend slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,238 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe poor condition

slight play in rack ball joints

Fail 20 Mar 2013 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads and discs 75% worn

n/s stearing rack track rod worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads and discs 75% worn

n/s stearing rack track rod worn

Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,628 miles

n/s stearing rack track rod worn

rear brake discs in poor condition [worn and corroded]

Fail 28 Feb 2011 91,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s stearing rack track rod worn

rear brake discs in poor condition [worn and corroded]

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,206 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,878 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 51,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wing mirror case is loose but no sharp edges present when tested

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,616 miles

n/s wing mirror case is loose but no sharp edges present when tested

o/s/f wiper smearing

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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DG54 ESV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DG54 ESV, 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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DG54 ESV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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