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DY04 EPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,649 mi
Last recorded205,649 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 205,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front o/s shock -absorber showing signs of wear [weak] (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2022 205,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear o/s shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front o/s shock -absorber showing signs of wear [weak] (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 192,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2020 180,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 180,417 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 176,882 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 176,854 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 169,344 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 169,344 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,192 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 155,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,855 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 140,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 109,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 97,805 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 78,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,926 miles

both front tyres +n/srear 2mm left on tread

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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DY04 EPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY04 EPZ, 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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DY04 EPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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