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DY04 FAF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,826 mi
Last recorded178,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 178,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp in centre corroded and broken exhaust lying on crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clam broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not affecting structure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 169,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear brake slightly binding

tailgate cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 5 Jan 2023 169,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake slightly binding

tailgate cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,279 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 160,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 150,364 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 149,893 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large air freshener removed from interior mirror. ()

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large air freshener removed from interior mirror. ()

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 15 May 2018 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sills corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 120,650 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sills corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 114,295 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 106,618 miles

beam patterns faint

Pass 29 May 2015 99,191 miles

nearside rear brake disc heaverly corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 92,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 84,494 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 76,092 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,712 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 50,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,731 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 FAF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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