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SP04 JJE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 JJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,121 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 146,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 145,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining loose on pad backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,204 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,597 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise play at nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes(rearmost)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise play at nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes(rearmost)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,391 miles

Both front cv boots have evidence of grease leaking but no holes found

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

Nearside front and both rear brake hose ferrulles have coating of grease

Nearside front brake pipe has a coating of grease

Nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 70,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front cv boots have evidence of grease leaking but no holes found

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

Nearside front and both rear brake hose ferrulles have coating of grease

Nearside front brake pipe has a coating of grease

Nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,724 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bodywork damage.

deep age cracks in side wall of nearside rear tyre.

play at nearside front and offside track rod inner joints at steering rack.

rear brake discs are deteriorating,rear brakes are sticking on.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front track rod has slight play at steering rack joint.

offside front track rod has play at steering rack joint.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads and discs deterioating.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play.

nearside track rod has slight play at steering rack joint.

offside front track rod has play at steering rack joint.

offside front tyre tread worn to 0mm at outer edge.tyre has cracks in sidewall.

offside front washer jet not working.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread out shape, recommend change.

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 32,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,460 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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SP04 JJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SP04 JJE, 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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SP04 JJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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