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OY04 NJK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,128 mi
Last recorded170,128 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 170,128 miles

3 window switch is missing

Nearside Rear handbrake cable broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner door panel is loose

Rear corrosion rear axle

all 4 interior seat mounting rail missing

brake pipe flexi bracket pin holder missing both sides

handbrake centre console missing

interior gearbox cover is missing

Fail 25 Apr 2026 116,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

3 window switch is missing

Nearside Rear handbrake cable broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner door panel is loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear corrosion rear axle

all 4 interior seat mounting rail missing

brake pipe flexi bracket pin holder missing both sides

handbrake centre console missing

interior gearbox cover is missing

interior roof is missing

Pass 6 Jul 2021 167,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 26 Jun 2020 157,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear low on pressure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shockabsorber bumpstops broken

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 157,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d-bushes worn , have side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades parking in drivers view , in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced badly misted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced badly misted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both door mirrors damaged offside and nearside

chip in front windscreen

front fog lights not working

Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,265 miles

Front antiroll bar bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,265 miles

Front antiroll bar bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,056 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,168 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,110 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,107 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,199 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,277 miles

nsf tyre going bold on inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,427 miles

n/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,428 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 31,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,463 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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OY04 NJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY04 NJK, 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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OY04 NJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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