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J100 EMM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,289 mi
Last recorded175,289 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 EMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 166,909 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT/REAR DISCS CORRODED/WORN/JUDDER PRESENT

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 18 Sep 2023 166,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND POWER STEERING LEAK FROM RACK END (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN SCREEN

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN CORRODED AND JUDDER PRESENT

FRONT AXLE ALLOY AND STEEL RIM FITTED

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,891 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORROSION PRESENT ..............

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS ..............

CHIP IN SCREEN ...............

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED...............

Fail 15 Sep 2022 153,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORROSION PRESENT ..............

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS ..............

CHIP IN SCREEN ...............

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED...............

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT ..............

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT SPLIT .............

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ............

Fail 1 Sep 2021 142,049 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS ................ (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS ............ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT ..............

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT SPLIT .............

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ............

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,992 miles

nearside front c.v boot

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to front suspension arms

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 5 Aug 2020 137,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front c.v boot

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to front suspension arms

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,058 miles

front brake discs worn pitted and corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot small end slight tear weaping of grease

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,844 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,823 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,596 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres out of shape

rear heatsheild insecure

Both front tyres worn badly on edges reccomend change

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres out of shape

rear heatsheild insecure

Both front tyres worn badly on edges reccomend change

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil on min.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear nearside light lens cracked.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,668 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear nearside light lens cracked.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,052 miles

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

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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J100 EMM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J100 EMM, 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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J100 EMM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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