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SJ04 PHU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,439 mi
Last recorded158,439 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 158,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,573 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure and lense missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 149,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure and lense missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine undersheild slightly insecure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 142,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 142,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,234 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,981 miles

both front tyre's inner edges worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,250 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,250 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 33,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PHU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ04 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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