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VU04 DZX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,132 mi
Last recorded166,132 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 166,132 miles

Both outer sills covered in sealant

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear covered in exhaust soot plate is clean

Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 160,041 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 outer wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion

both sides outer sills have bubbles of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2020 160,041 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 outer wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion

both sides outer sills have bubbles of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2019 157,257 miles

Nearside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion

Offside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner steering arm have slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2018 153,015 miles

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

Nearside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion

Offside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner steering arm have slight play

undertray fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2018 153,015 miles

undertray fitted

both front inner steering arm have slight play

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion

Offside front to rear outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 150,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer sill corroded not excessive

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded not excessive

Pass 16 May 2016 144,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 May 2016 144,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 129,337 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 129,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 54,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 54,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,105 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 DZX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DZX, 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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VU04 DZX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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