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RA04 JWX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,628 mi
Last recorded204,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 JWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 204,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 204,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached BOTH LINK RODS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached FLEXI JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective AND N/S/FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 194,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 4 Feb 2020 186,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 170,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 170,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 154,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND O/S/FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced AND O/S/FRONT (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 2 Feb 2017 138,444 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,994 miles

inner rack joints slight play

rear shock absorber dust covers

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,968 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and o/s/rear (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rack joints slight play

rear shock absorber dust covers

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,645 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,927 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 54,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,611 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,266 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,855 miles

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

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

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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RA04 JWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RA04 JWX, 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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RA04 JWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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