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EN04 EBJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 EBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frnt flexi deteriorated + centre joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear box corroded outer shell

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frnt flexi deteriorated + centre joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear box corroded outer shell

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frnt flexi + rear BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2018 98,384 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf & osf (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding on outer shell.

spare tyre deflated.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator - ns tank - attention required ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all wheels - inner bead heavy corrosion

centre and rear silencer skins corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,447 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 1,995 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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EN04 EBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN04 EBJ, 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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EN04 EBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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