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MA04 VWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,953 mi
Last recorded143,953 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (d) bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,747 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,591 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 134,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,224 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear body to trailing-arm (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement hand-brake cable (3.5.1k)

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear body to trailing-arm (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,224 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,268 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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MA04 VWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA04 VWJ, 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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MA04 VWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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