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OV04 DKF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DKF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded slightly.handbrake has slight travel.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded slightly.handbrake has slight travel.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,363 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm suspension rear bushes are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake servo vacuum pipe split but not leaking

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Rear wiper not working

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber bump stops loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,249 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust section broken on join to center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm suspension rear bushes are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake servo vacuum pipe split but not leaking

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Rear wiper not working

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber bump stops loose (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,506 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2018 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working came on when tapped (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,468 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,224 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,472 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,296 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2013 32,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,530 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,193 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,193 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,150 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 20,651 miles

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

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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OV04 DKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OV04 DKF, 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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OV04 DKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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