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J80 KME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,345 mi
Last recorded181,345 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 KME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 181,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 162,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 125,185 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 108,720 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 108,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement CALIPER (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 94,845 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 94,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,931 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 May 2015 78,088 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2015 78,088 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2014 70,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 70,921 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,233 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,570 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,012 miles

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

Offside 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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J80 KME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 J80 KME, 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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J80 KME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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