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RJ04 BJV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,864 mi
Last recorded162,864 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 BJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 162,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 158,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 150,054 miles

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

HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

Fail 9 Apr 2018 137,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

both head light lenses faded causing some pattern distortion

both rear bump stops split

o/s mirror case slight damage mirror glass has slight movement

Fail 30 Mar 2017 124,993 miles

both rear bump stops split

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head light lenses faded causing some pattern distortion

o/s mirror case slight damage mirror glass has slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,679 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock adsorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2013 100,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,420 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on both edges.

Offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,945 miles

damage to screen outside swept area

service light on

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 41,579 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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RJ04 BJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ04 BJV, 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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RJ04 BJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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