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J88 JSN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,216 mi
Last recorded92,216 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 92,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,363 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,897 miles

both head lamp beam patterns poor

minor cracking found in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,991 miles

wear found in n/s/r subframe bush

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracking found on all 4 tyre walls

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,895 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking found on all 4 tyre walls

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,529 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,858 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,373 miles

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

minor cracking found front tyre walls

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,217 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,196 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,203 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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J88 JSN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J88 JSN, 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 J88 JSN registered?

J88 JSN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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