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DY04 ZYS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,492 mi
Last recorded175,492 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ZYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 175,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Seats removed at time of test - Competition car

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 175,481 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

3rd stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

vehicle modified at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2023 165,885 miles

Exhaust noisy at 2500rpm but not excessive

Exhaust silencer removed

Rear seats removed at time of test

Vehicle is modified.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 165,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy at 2500rpm but not excessive

Exhaust silencer removed

Rear seats removed at time of test

Vehicle is modified.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,946 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded.

offside parking brake effort only just met, attention required.

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,719 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 137,714 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 127,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 119,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,200 miles

Front headlamp aim is only just visible on both front lamps

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking on rubber

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracking on rubber

Oil level in on Minimum

Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking on rubber

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracking on rubber

Oil level in on Minimum

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,130 miles

offside rear tyre tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 92,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 70,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,533 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 9 May 2011 64,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 56,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 46,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,597 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 ZYS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZYS, 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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DY04 ZYS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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