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DS04 TWU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 TWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 130,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,185 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 118,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,838 miles

Headlight images are dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,865 miles

Headlight images are dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,043 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,492 miles

Headlight images are dim

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,044 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on the inside

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,997 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perishing on tread.

rear brakes binding slightly.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 5 Aug 2009 52,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,120 miles

both front tyres close to ware indicators

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,002 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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DS04 TWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DS04 TWU, 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 DS04 TWU registered?

DS04 TWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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