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DV04 KLM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 KLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,180 miles

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

o/s/f top mount bear worn

Fail 17 Mar 2023 136,180 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f top mount bear worn

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

all shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

all shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 130,205 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,380 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,380 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,098 miles

eml light on

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,632 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic under floor cover hiding B/pipes factory fit.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,325 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Plastic under floor cover hiding B/pipes factory fit.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,644 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 72,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,934 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)

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 KLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DV04 KLM, 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 KLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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