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SJ04 MMA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 MMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,936 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of mot test

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread area 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of mot test

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,159 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,615 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,406 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight offside rear brake bind

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,123 miles

both sides rear tyres uneven inner shoulder wear

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,960 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,162 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,230 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,903 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ04 MMA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SJ04 MMA, 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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SJ04 MMA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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