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RN04 JNJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,980 mi
Last recorded186,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 JNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 186,980 miles

Exhaust tail box soon need attention

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 186,871 miles

Reverse light not working

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 186,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 186,673 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 185,693 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 185,693 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cracked in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and split but exhaust not leaking

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring loom fouling rear spring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 179,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 179,692 miles

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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 174,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 171,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Slight misting of oil power steering rack

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 171,347 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 163,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 163,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 154,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 154,541 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Air leek (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 143,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 123,272 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 123,163 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 118,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,647 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,511 miles

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

front brakes have slight resticted free movement

o/s wiper blade split at ends,re-clipped rear brake pipes and a.b.s wires into place.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,183 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 JNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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