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DU04 JFN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,817 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 85,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 76,654 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 76,619 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Rack end slight wear

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Rack end slight wear

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 19,028 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 17,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side rear tyre sligth damage to wall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,282 miles

n/side rear tyre sligth damage to wall

Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,717 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 JFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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