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DY04 TXK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,693 mi
Last recorded93,693 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 TXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,520 miles

radiator is slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator is slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,311 miles

all under covers insecure

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 71,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all under covers insecure

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,428 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 59,428 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,087 miles

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

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

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

Front disc corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,965 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 TXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

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

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