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WP04 DCE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,890 mi
Last recorded200,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 DCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 200,890 miles

Offside Front wishbone corroding

Rear coil spring corroding

Rear exhaust skin outer corroded/loose

both rear shocker dust covers loose

handbrake lever slightly high

Fail 10 Jun 2019 200,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wishbone corroding

Rear coil spring corroding

Rear exhaust skin outer corroded/loose

both rear shocker dust covers loose

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 3 Sep 2018 198,825 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

both rear shocker dustcovers loose

handbrake lever slightly high

Fail 3 Sep 2018 198,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

both rear shocker dustcovers loose

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 7 Sep 2017 190,676 miles

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

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)

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

rear belts slow too return

undertray hanging low

Fail 5 Sep 2017 190,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

rear belts slow too return

undertray hanging low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 169,777 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges, small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in rack

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 165,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges, small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in rack

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel slight play in rack

Fail 21 Aug 2014 149,830 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel slight play in rack

Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,187 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

play in nearside steering

rear exhaust is corroded & heat shild is loose

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,635 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2012 127,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,394 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 118,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,919 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,919 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 90,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 74,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,023 miles

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

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 DCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP04 DCE, 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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WP04 DCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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