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DY04 ZYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,503 miles

Rear Exhaust outer casing rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2025 91,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer casing rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2025 91,477 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,950 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,950 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,068 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 75,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,672 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation all wheels (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear bump stop

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,416 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,002 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cracking to sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse lights n/w

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front and near side rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriated

rear silencer casing slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,150 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 24,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,234 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 ZYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

DY04 ZYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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