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DV04 UTJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 UTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 149,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 149,778 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 145,699 miles

headlamp lenses frosted

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 2 May 2018 145,699 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

headlamp lenses frosted

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,120 miles

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

Rear hand brake travel

Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box on the exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front wheel bearing very noisey when driving the car wouldt leave it to long to replace

Fail 10 Apr 2015 133,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box on the exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2014 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,429 miles

30% imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 108,429 miles

30% imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,140 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

handbrake travel

slight corrosion to brake disc;s

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,608 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

handbrake high

rear no plate starting to disfigure

rear shockabsorber bump stops deterirated & shrouds in secure

slight play in offside front tierod joint

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,281 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm only

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,576 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm only

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,162 miles

front brake pads linings low

Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake pads linings low

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 UTJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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