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J22 GLL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GLL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,199 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,199 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 93,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull lright (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,191 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,191 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,216 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (lenses faded) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,760 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,808 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,483 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,759 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly (185/60 14)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,759 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front tyres worn unevenly (185/60 14)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,643 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 26,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,391 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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J22 GLL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J22 GLL, 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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J22 GLL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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