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PJ04 BUW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,776 mi
Last recorded122,776 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 BUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing.

vehicle presented with no oil,topped up at station.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing.

vehicle presented with no oil,topped up at station.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 114,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 106,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge started to worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear washer not working

oil misting behind the engine

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2016 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge started to worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear washer not working

oil misting behind the engine

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,956 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,859 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,707 miles

front wheel trims missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front wheel trims missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,426 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,741 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 BUW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ04 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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