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J26 MAR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MAR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 114,628 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 4.0mm, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm, signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 4.0mm, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,841 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 Oct 2016 77,585 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 77,585 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,367 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,367 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,815 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 34,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,645 miles

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

tyre pressures look low

Fail 28 Nov 2007 23,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J26 MAR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J26 MAR, 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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J26 MAR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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