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DY04 ETR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ETR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,606 miles

floor trays fitted

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,606 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating lamp is dull (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

floor trays fitted

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center and rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

engine managment light is on

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center and rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

engine managment light is on

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,685 miles

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

both front consol bushes splitting

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,685 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front consol bushes splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,704 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 45,122 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 45,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,194 miles

Both Rear tyres are perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 36,194 miles

Both Rear tyres are perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,767 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 ETR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY04 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

DY04 ETR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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