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OV04 HJN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,231 mi
Last recorded183,231 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 183,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 183,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 179,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 173,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 168,152 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 155,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamp glasses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 147,165 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 131,425 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,124 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 93,986 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all four tyres wearing low and perished

oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,261 miles

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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OV04 HJN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV04 HJN, 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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OV04 HJN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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