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DK04 ZBL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 ZBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,428 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,587 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 ZBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK04 ZBL, 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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What year was DK04 ZBL registered?

DK04 ZBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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