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VU04 DWK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,109 mi
Last recorded168,109 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 168,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 149,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 149,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner sidewalls perished (2010) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,970 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,201 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 57,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,225 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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VU04 DWK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU04 DWK, 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 VU04 DWK registered?

VU04 DWK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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