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BJ04 HXD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,941 mi
Last recorded67,941 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HXD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 67,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corrcded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,092 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box outer skin corrcded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,091 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,199 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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BJ04 HXD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 HXD, 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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BJ04 HXD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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