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DY04 ESV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,421 mi
Last recorded109,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ESV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2024 109,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,267 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,815 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,719 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 23,172 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 17,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,848 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,356 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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DY04 ESV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ESV, 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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What year was DY04 ESV registered?

DY04 ESV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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