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DY04 LOJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,707 mi
Last recorded189,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 LOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 189,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 182,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 182,523 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 178,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 166,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 153,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 141,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,688 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 135,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 128,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,041 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 120,022 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,469 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 113,469 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 103,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,422 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 LOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

DY04 LOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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