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HW04 JHV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,045 mi
Last recorded88,045 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 JHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions limits only just met adjustment or repair maybe required

front and rear suspension bushes Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

reverse light not working

unable to carry out full inspection of components due to covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,807 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection of components due to covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,834 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of components due to covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,578 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside - beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of components due to covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,650 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,328 miles

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps starting to 'fog' up, pattern weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,941 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,941 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,947 miles

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,274 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,492 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,128 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,505 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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HW04 JHV 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 74.1%.

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 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 HW04 JHV, 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 HW04 JHV registered?

HW04 JHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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