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N26 JDB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,640 mi
Last recorded195,640 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 JDB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 195,640 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 190,686 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 185,051 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction poorly fitted camera too low and wires hanging down. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp has broken glass

Nearside Front sun visor broken support clip.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer has corroded and parts missing from outer cover

Pass 5 Aug 2021 176,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 170,789 miles

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

Slight lift in both front shock absorber top mountings

Slight play in antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2020 170,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight lift in both front shock absorber top mountings

Slight play in antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2019 161,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,803 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,476 miles

Both headlamp lenses poor.

Off side mirror glass starting to distort.

Rear disks rusty

Slight front brake judder.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 125,432 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Off side outer mirror glass starting to perish on outer edges.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disks corroded and worn thin.

Service overdue warning light on.

Slight bind to both front brake calipers.

Slight play in off side outer steering nuckle joint.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,444 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE RACK END

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,534 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 73,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,586 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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N26 JDB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N26 JDB, 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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N26 JDB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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