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M491 OJH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,461 mi
Last recorded197,461 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 OJH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 197,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 183,369 miles

exhaust back box corroding

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

n/s/r shock absorber has slight oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Mar 2016 183,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f 19 inch (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f 21 inch (8.2.2)

exhaust back box corroding

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

n/s/r shock absorber has slight oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 174,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f vertical link has some movement

Pass 12 Feb 2014 165,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open boot from outside

Fail 12 Feb 2014 165,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 14 Feb 2013 148,317 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,035 miles

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Jan 2012 136,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,852 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

o/s/f suspension arm bush is starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,353 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

Fail 3 Oct 2009 104,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,513 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 81,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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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M491 OJH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M491 OJH, 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 M491 OJH registered?

M491 OJH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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