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MD04 DFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 DFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,118 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses faded beam output dim

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wall perished

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear silencer heat sield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,618 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses faded beam output dim

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wall perished

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear silencer heat sield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,096 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,096 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,429 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,421 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,032 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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MD04 DFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MD04 DFZ, 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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MD04 DFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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