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WP04 DBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,668 mi
Last recorded53,668 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 47,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 43,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 36,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,467 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 30,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,297 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,676 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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WP04 DBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP04 DBY, 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 WP04 DBY registered?

WP04 DBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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