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DV04 WXJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,305 mi
Last recorded174,305 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 WXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 174,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar inner bush play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around drain holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb inner bush play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 174,228 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar inner bush play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens cleaned-ok (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around drain holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb inner bush play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens cleaned -ok (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 163,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 146,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 132,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,436 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,171 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,131 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,984 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,879 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 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DV04 WXJ, 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 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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