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DV04 KLF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,836 mi
Last recorded179,836 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 KLF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 179,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 175,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 174,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 167,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 165,800 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower & nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,867 miles

Nearside Front Sharp edge on bumper

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Sharp edge on bumper

Fail 17 Jun 2020 163,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sharp edge on bumper

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Sharp edge on bumper

Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,661 miles

n/s front fog light not working

Fail 14 Feb 2019 153,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,931 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,172 miles

E.M.L ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 51,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,798 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,753 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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DV04 KLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV04 KLF, 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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DV04 KLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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