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RN04 JLV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,259 mi
Last recorded78,259 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 78,259 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 May 2018 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,120 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box.

full length underbody shields fitted.

poor beam image nearside headlamp.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspenmsion arm rear bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,296 miles

exhaust front pipe damaged and leaking slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,223 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,964 miles

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

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

engine under tray broken

Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray broken

Pass 6 May 2010 49,090 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 49,090 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front console bushes split/perished

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,594 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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RN04 JLV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN04 JLV, 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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RN04 JLV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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