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HT04 JCY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 JCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 164,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 164,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 159,292 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 153,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,749 miles

Front steering/suspension/brake components corroded

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

boot struts poor

eml light is on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,742 miles

Back box out skin pealing off.

Boot struts weak.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Back box out skin pealing off.

Boot struts weak.

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,310 miles

BOTH REARMOST BUSHES WEAK

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Fail 25 Apr 2016 133,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

BOTH REARMOST BUSHES WEAK

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

Near side + off side head lamp faded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

Near side + off side head lamp faded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,382 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on pressure and perishing

rear exhaust corrision

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on pressure and perishing

rear exhaust corrision

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,003 miles

front wishbone bushes "weak"

long parkbrake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,357 miles

front wishbone,rear bushes deteriorating

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight judder offside front brake

slight smell of diesel under bonnet,no visible leak found

Fail 18 Apr 2011 99,357 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wishbone,rear bushes deteriorating

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight judder offside front brake

slight smell of diesel under bonnet,no visible leak found

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,051 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 94,040 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,050 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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HT04 JCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HT04 JCY, 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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HT04 JCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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