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DS04 TXH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 TXH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,945 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 138,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,540 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,477 miles

Front brake discs worn

Mil light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 124,477 miles

Front brake discs worn

Mil light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,103 miles

Front brake discs worn

Mil light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 118,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Mil light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 108,062 miles

Floor covers fitted

Mil light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Fail 10 Sep 2016 108,062 miles

Floor covers fitted

Mil light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,027 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,622 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,883 miles

both front tyres worn to limnit inner/outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,188 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 TXH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS04 TXH, 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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DS04 TXH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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