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DU04 JHF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,457 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,587 miles

Bothside rear bump stops perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,872 miles

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

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

bothside rear bump stops perrishing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,104 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

rear washer inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r suspension bumpstop perrished

slight oil leak gearbox area

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r suspension bumpstop perrished

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,408 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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DU04 JHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU04 JHF, 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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DU04 JHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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