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SE04 POJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 POJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

ex det

o/s/r tyre wearing low

underneath covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre & rear silencers det

front discs wearing

underneath covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre & rear silencers det

front discs wearing

underneath covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear silencers det

marks to bodywork & front bumper

Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear silencers det

marks to bodywork & front bumper

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,574 miles

bodywork damaged

exhaust det

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork damaged

exhaust det

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,807 miles

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

complete ex det

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

complete ex det

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing

rear & centre silencers det

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing

rear & centre silencers det

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,976 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,233 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,460 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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SE04 POJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SE04 POJ, 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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SE04 POJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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