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HX04 DPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,581 mi
Last recorded152,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 DPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 152,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 152,469 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 142,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 134,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 126,140 miles

Nearside Front outer c/v gaiter slight leak but still dust tight

Fail 16 May 2016 126,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts no patterns - cloudy lens covers. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter slight leak but still dust tight

Fail 16 May 2016 126,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts no patterns - cloudy lens covers. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 112,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 97,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 97,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,238 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 77,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 64,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 48,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,523 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 28,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Mar 2008 22,113 miles

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

both offside and nearside front lower arm suspension bushes have slight wear

Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,113 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

both offside and nearside front lower arm suspension bushes have slight wear

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,258 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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HX04 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX04 DPV, 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 HX04 DPV registered?

HX04 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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