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DY04 TXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 TXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,927 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

reversing lights not working

Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,477 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,569 miles

slight blow centre exhaust joint area

Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter slight worn

slight blow centre exhaust joint area

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,577 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexy Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,805 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,054 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,911 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,339 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,283 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,265 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 TXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

DY04 TXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is DY04 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 TXP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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