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DY04 EUA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,233 mi
Last recorded181,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 181,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine low on oil

Fail 3 May 2012 164,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

starter motor very noisy and slow to disengage

Pass 3 May 2012 164,360 miles

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

starter motor very noisy and slow to disengage

Pass 27 Apr 2011 146,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 146,593 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to open rear tailgate

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,593 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 116,593 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,821 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,821 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 76,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 EUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

DY04 EUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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