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DY04 UAT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,177 mi
Last recorded180,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 180,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 176,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 172,061 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 166,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 119,541 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 119,541 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,763 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls beggining to deteriorate and tread slightly distorted

Engine and underbody covers fitted, full inspection restricted

Offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism worn slightly

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

Wipers beggining to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,350 miles

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

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

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 UAT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

DY04 UAT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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