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DU04 JHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,020 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Tailgate external handle inoperative

Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Tailgate external handle inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,682 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Tailgate inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Tailgate inoperative

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,812 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,548 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,548 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake hoses and pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake hoses and pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,006 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,036 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 20,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s front brake discs inner working faces lessening

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,653 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs inner working faces lessening

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 14,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,745 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 JHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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