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FM04 DFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,665 mi
Last recorded78,665 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Clutch worn & bearing noisy causing engine to stop

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,432 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED BUT NOT BLOWING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,005 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,740 miles

reccomend replace both front suspension arm bushes with upgraded type as large amount of movment detected in bushes

n/s/ wiper juddering slightly

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,812 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,646 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 16,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FM04 DFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM04 DFY, 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 FM04 DFY registered?

FM04 DFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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