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FP04 JFX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,997 mi
Last recorded18,997 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 JFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 18,997 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 18,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 18,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 18,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 18,726 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 18,726 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front cv gaiter slight worn

Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,645 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 18,515 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 18,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,246 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 18,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 17,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake disc and brake pads wearing in even and starting to form cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 17,422 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front grill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,713 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 16,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,451 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 16,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,760 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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FP04 JFX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP04 JFX, 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 FP04 JFX registered?

FP04 JFX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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