MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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 ()
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
Slight play in n/s rack end
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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