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PJ04 EWE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 EWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,128 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,458 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,369 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

power steering pipes corroded

service due light shows on dash

slight smear from wipers

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,137 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes perished

noise from gearbox

offside front fog light lense damaged

oil residue on engine

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes perished

noise from gearbox

offside front fog light lense damaged

oil residue on engine

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,590 miles

borderline fading to both rear indicators

brake pipes covered in plastic trim

em light on

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking & worn low

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil residue on engine

service light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 38,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,547 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,972 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 EWE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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