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MF04 JNV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,955 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,073 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 103,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 103,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,143 miles

slight blow front flexi joint on exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight blow front flexi joint on exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,941 miles

e.m light on

Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,941 miles

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

e. m light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,210 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre has a slight flat spot on tread surface

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/rear tyre has a slight flat spot on tread surface

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,105 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,042 miles

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

Nearside 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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MF04 JNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MF04 JNV, 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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MF04 JNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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