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DF04 JBV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,486 miles

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,484 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,209 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,443 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,054 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,216 miles

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

play/wear in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,877 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,334 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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DF04 JBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DF04 JBV, 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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DF04 JBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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