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RJ04 BJY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,942 mi
Last recorded136,942 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 BJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,942 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 136,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,430 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 128,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake high but not to full travel

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake high but not to full travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,257 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,498 miles

both rear shock dust covers loose/broken

both rear tyres cut very close to limits also both devoid of tread on edges

damage to plastic cover on centre belt but not affecting operation

floor covers fitted

front number plate cracked but not yet to excess

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,476 miles

advise replacing front section of exhaust soon before it breaks

both rear shock dust covers broken

floor covers fitted

front number plate cracked

possible fracture inside front exhaust anaconda as sounds a little louder than normal

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise replacing front section of exhaust soon before it breaks

both rear shock dust covers broken

floor covers fitted

front number plate cracked

possible fracture inside front exhaust anaconda as sounds a little louder than normal

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 69,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracked front no. plate

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracked front no. plate

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no. plate cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,006 miles

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

o/s front tyre approx. 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,886 miles

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

o/s front tyre approx. 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,726 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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RJ04 BJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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