2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DC04 TXU
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 98,148 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC04 TXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2024
- 98,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC04 TXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (DC04 TXU) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DC04 TXU Mileage History
- 09/12/202192,017 mi
- 13/12/202192,095 mi+78 mi
- 12/09/202395,803 mi+3,708 mi
- 12/09/202395,809 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/202498,148 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 2,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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