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FM04 DGZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

181,249 mi
Last recorded181,249 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 181,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 181,249 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 179,570 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 179,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,111 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 173,111 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 169,013 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 169,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 168,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 168,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 164,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,012 miles

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

Offside Front advise brake service or repair evidence of pads being hot

both front headlamps misting

Fail 3 Feb 2017 138,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front advise brake service or repair evidence of pads being hot

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,124 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 109,124 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,973 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 68,204 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2012 58,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,588 miles

n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split.

Pass 19 May 2010 42,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,100 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 27,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,716 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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FM04 DGZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DGZ, 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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FM04 DGZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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