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RN04 JNL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 101,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,150 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES APPROX. 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,623 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,690 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,246 miles

O/S washer jet poor

Poly belt cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S washer jet poor

Poly belt cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,320 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,793 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,451 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,807 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,112 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 JNL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN04 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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