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PJ04 EWM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,386 mi
Last recorded48,386 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 EWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 48,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside front tyres perished and cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 45,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,007 miles

Centre front exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,007 miles

Centre front exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,172 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Apr 2021 43,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 May 2020 41,928 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,855 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking between tread

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust blowing slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Apr 2019 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished and cracking between tread

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust blowing slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,878 miles

Both offside and nearside mirrors damaged on cover

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre casolated and wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,720 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,566 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre casolated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre slightly casolated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,349 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010
Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,413 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,182 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 EWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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