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DN04 GLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,123 mi
Last recorded133,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 106,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter corroded / appears damp

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minimal reserve travel in parkbrake lever

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Door mirror body damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracking / perishing

Outer sills corroded. Nearside and Offside

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 94,412 miles

Head Lamp Lens Faded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills Rusting

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Head Lamp Lens Faded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills Rusting

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside steering rack - rack gaiter appears damp with fluid

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing between treads

rear shocker cowls insecure

rusting on underbody components

some rusting on offside rear outer wheel arch to sill

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 May 2017 84,090 miles

fuel tank appears damp

offside rear shocker cowl adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking-perrishing between treads

power steering rack appears damp with fluid at gaiters

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some binding on front brakes

some inbalance on front brake application it would appears system requires service or repair

wear on front brake pads and front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2016 78,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perrishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing/cracking (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing nearside/offside

inspection of nearside steering/suspension components restricted due to play in track rod

nearside front tyre cracking/perrishing on side walls and between treads

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of treads

play/wear in nearside steering rack track rod

some binding on front brakes

some excess travel in parkbrake

some uneven tread wear on offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

spare tyre defective

Fail 18 May 2016 78,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perrishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing/cracking (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing nearside/offside

inspection of nearside steering/suspension components restricted due to play in track rod

nearside front tyre cracking/perrishing on side walls and between treads

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of treads

play/wear in nearside steering rack track rod

some binding on front brakes

some excess travel in parkbrake

some uneven tread wear on offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,587 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,557 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber upper cover insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,518 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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DN04 GLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN04 GLJ, 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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DN04 GLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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