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PJ04 FWD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

192,884 mi
Last recorded192,884 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 FWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 192,884 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tandem pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,217 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive tandem pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps glazed

Fail 6 Nov 2020 161,027 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive tandem pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps glazed

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,697 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight play nearside steering arm inner knuckle joint

Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight play nearside steering arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 127,698 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,145 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,941 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,941 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished and in poor condition

Eml light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre is bold on edges and getting low

o/s/f tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,794 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rough wheel bearing noise found on road test, unable to identifie

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,539 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 FWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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