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PJ04 MHK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 MHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 113,469 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges on front n/s wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Rear indicator bulbs showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surface of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexy brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 108,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 101,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,536 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,865 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear foot brake imbalance

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear foot and handbrake imbalance

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,649 miles

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

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

signs of over heating on offside front brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,858 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 MHK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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