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DN04 SVS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,551 mi
Last recorded104,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 SVS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,551 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve insecure and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,029 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake backing plates badly corroded

front brake discs badly lipped

front headlamps discoloured

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r shocker bumpstop perished

rear numberplate discoloured

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

various minor oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

front brake backing plates badly corroded

front brake discs badly lipped

front headlamps discoloured

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r shocker bumpstop perished

parkbrake has a lot of travel

rear numberplate discoloured

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

various minor oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,889 miles

2x front headlamp lenses discoloured

exhaust system starting to corrode badly and backbox heat shield unfixed

front brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r shocker dust boot unfixed due to bump stop perishing

rear number plate starting to peel and discolour

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,889 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from behind drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

2x front headlamp lenses discoloured

exhaust system starting to corrode badly and backbox heat shield unfixed

front brake discs corroded slightly

n/s/r brake efficiency low

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r shocker dust boot unfixed due to bump stop perishing

rear number plate starting to peel and discolour

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 77,301 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,532 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,064 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,801 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,471 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 SVS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN04 SVS, 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 DN04 SVS registered?

DN04 SVS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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