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DY04 ETJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,569 mi
Last recorded59,569 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ETJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished and would benefit from polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tarnished and would benefit from polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 49,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,111 miles

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,594 miles

Both headlamps light output reduced

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,020 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,678 miles

under-trays fitted not been able to inspect fully

Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,678 miles

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

under-trays fitted not been able to inspect fully

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,482 miles

N/S/R DOOR WONT OPEN

Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R DOOR WONT OPEN

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,725 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 23,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,423 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 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

DY04 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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