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DE54 JPJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,631 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 109,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high could really do with buffing to improve image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high could really do with buffing to improve image (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 103,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,656 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,656 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,507 miles

exhaust poor,front brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust poor,front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,068 miles

exhaust poor.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,689 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,807 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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DE54 JPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE54 JPJ, 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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DE54 JPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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