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PJ53 JJO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,385 mi
Last recorded67,385 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 JJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,385 miles

both rear wheel buckled inner rims

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 58,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower damage to windscreen below 40mm diameter but not in swept area of screen

TYRE SIZE: 185/60R14H

clutch slipping badly - advise further investigation

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Fail 23 Apr 2016 39,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower damage to windscreen below 40mm diameter but not in swept area of screen

TYRE SIZE: 185/60R14H

clutch slipping badly - advise further investigation

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,787 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,787 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,145 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,457 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r door c/lock works intermittantly.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,457 miles

n/s/r door c/lock works intermittantly.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2008 7,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 5,947 miles

Damage present on N/S/F tyre sidewall.Chunk missing but no ply or cords visible.

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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PJ53 JJO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ53 JJO, 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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PJ53 JJO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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