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DY04 FBD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 152,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front both front brake discs have slight wear lips developing

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 150,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 150,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 140,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,415 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 128,372 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,188 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 107,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,915 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 107,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml illumunated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,293 miles

rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,324 miles

Both rear brake discs getting corroded/poor condition.

Nearside washer jet spray poor.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,452 miles

Both nearside tyres approx 2mm tread in places.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FBD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

DY04 FBD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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