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J19 CJS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,970 mi
Last recorded163,970 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 CJS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 163,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust system deterioated.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,829 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 160,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 155,433 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 155,433 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 150,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail present

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 129,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both pivots on calipers not returning to the off position

Rear exhaust box corroded

Strong smell of anti freeze coming from timing belt side

Pass 31 May 2013 117,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 104,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rack showings signs of leakage

Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,594 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner front tyre badly worn on edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,096 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 39,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J19 CJS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J19 CJS, 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 J19 CJS registered?

J19 CJS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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