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DN04 XHM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,931 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2022 41,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 38,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,931 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,377 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,830 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 36,104 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

offside front tyre has multiple surface cracks around tread area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,881 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 XHM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

DN04 XHM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DN04 XHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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