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DK04 YPJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 YPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 113,536 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box has slight outer corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and components, subframe, rear axel, coil springs, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside mirror backing damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2018 105,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside mirror backing damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,846 miles

Slight play in front suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear bump stops fallen apart

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 73,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake discs rusty

both rear bump stops fallen apart

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,588 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 70,586 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,652 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear bump stop fallen apart

Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear bump stop fallen apart

Pass 31 May 2012 50,243 miles

handbrake travel slightly long.

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm,and scrubbed on edges, also with nail in tyre, legal limit 1.6mm.

o/s/front tyre on legal limit, and scrubbed on edges.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,453 miles

front lower arms inner bushes poor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,466 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,466 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,268 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,268 miles

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,116 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,206 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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DK04 YPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DK04 YPJ, 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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DK04 YPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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