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RJ04 CPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 CPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 x 14,2017 perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,431 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Front brake discs worn

Indicators poor colour

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Number plates poor condition

Rear tyres perishing

Slight exhaust blow

Various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and read (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,773 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,938 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 58,928 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washer jets poor

Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,673 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washer jets poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 9,067 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 7,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,707 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 CPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CPV, 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 CPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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