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DU04 JCZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,465 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both side front (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2024 106,465 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both side front (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both side rear (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both side rear (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 97,426 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

incorrect bulb fitted but still working

Fail 12 Feb 2021 96,144 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

incorrect bulb fitted but still working

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,098 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,361 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,361 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,845 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 49,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,854 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 36,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,748 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 22,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,248 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,093 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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DU04 JCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU04 JCZ, 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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DU04 JCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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