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SL04 DJY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,014 mi
Last recorded183,014 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 DJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 183,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 173,382 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 173,368 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REARS (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 163,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 154,795 miles

Front discs lipped

horn stiff

Fail 14 Jan 2016 154,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs lipped

horn stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2015 148,061 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 148,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres worn on edges and low in tread

center exhaust clamp corroded and loose

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2014 139,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake caliper slightly seized lubricated and freed off

Fail 9 Jan 2014 139,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades torn and are just cleaning screen

Fail 14 Jan 2013 129,607 miles

Fuel cap external cover not locking into position

N/S wiper blade rubber split at end

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside electric window not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose rusting away

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear window washers not working

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,607 miles

Fuel cap external cover not locking into position

N/S wiper blade rubber split at end

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside electric window not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose rusting away

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear window washers not working

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer and heat sheild slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,279 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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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SL04 DJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL04 DJY, 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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SL04 DJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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