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J700 JBC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 JBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,924 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 82,823 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 82,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear handbrake poor

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 74,099 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S &O/S (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. bottom of seat adrift (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished & badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both new (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,174 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat secure but loose

Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat secure but loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,486 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,729 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front (back) wishbone bush is perishing

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,014 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,678 miles

nearside front (back) wishbone bush is perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,731 miles

Front suspension lower rear bushes worn

Light corrosion to brake discs

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2010 22,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 14,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J700 JBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J700 JBC, 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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J700 JBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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