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DY04 TXM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,724 mi
Last recorded131,724 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,724 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2021 115,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,037 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin has slight corrosion

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,246 miles

Rear both shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,301 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,568 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,891 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,786 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,786 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,896 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,896 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,921 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 58,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,166 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 TXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

DY04 TXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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