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NG04 DTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 DTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,128 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside componets

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Under body fuel filter shows signs of a slight seepage, but no obvious leak for the duration of the test

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside componets

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Under body fuel filter shows signs of a slight seepage, but no obvious leak for the duration of the test

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,767 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust rear box is corroded/ deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust rear box is corroded/ deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Offside rear tyre is worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,247 miles

exhaust flex slightly worn and minor leak

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust flex slightly worn and minor leak

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flex worn

fuel filter slightly damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Fail 25 Jun 2016 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flex worn

fuel filter slightly damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,977 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread

Emmisons not tested as unable to rev engine to obtain readings.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,912 miles

Nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,416 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NG04 DTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG04 DTU, 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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NG04 DTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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