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EO04 HSJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 HSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,955 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 133,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,006 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f n/s/f tyres bald on inner and outer edges and starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,655 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2011 117,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 112,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 112,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,019 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 102,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,606 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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EO04 HSJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO04 HSJ, 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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What year was EO04 HSJ registered?

EO04 HSJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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