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OV04 JWY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,713 mi
Last recorded151,713 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 JWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fanbelt noisy

Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fanbelt noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,530 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,963 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,081 miles

EML on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,447 miles

E M L On

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel trims & under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

E M L On

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel trims & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,690 miles

Engine Management Light (EML) on display indicating a fault - further investigation required

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside windscreen wiper split at end & smearing slightly

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,453 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,467 miles

Engine management light on

Fan not cutting in (overheats on idle)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,467 miles

Engine management light on

Fan not cutting in (overheats on idle)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,364 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,004 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,172 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 JWY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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