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RA04 JXG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 JXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 113,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer outer skin parting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front subframe brace brackets insecure

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged release button sticking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,903 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,111 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,639 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 93,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced AND OFF SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusty and in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusty and in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,834 miles

exhaust system poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,342 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,895 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,283 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,094 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)

front tyres worn at the inner thread edges. †The front end needs tracking

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 JXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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