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OV04 HJZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,813 mi
Last recorded166,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 166,813 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 166,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 156,306 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 149,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 144,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 142,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 142,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 142,584 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 140,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 130,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 119,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres have cuts but no cords exposed

rear silencer corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2012 92,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres have cuts but no cords exposed

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,995 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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OV04 HJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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