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PJ04 BTY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,100 mi
Last recorded164,100 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 164,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 150,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 142,229 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose not likely to fall

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 139,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 139,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,205 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have slight corrosion to their brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber is perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 137,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .98 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal headlamp adjuster is not adjusting both front headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs are fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs are fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have slight corrosion to their brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber is perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 135,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,071 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 132,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,155 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,155 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,649 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,734 miles

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

front discs inner in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,569 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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PJ04 BTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ04 BTY, 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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PJ04 BTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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