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SV04 JFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,553 mi
Last recorded169,553 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 JFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All road wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 161,224 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,576 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 131,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 131,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

parking brake just met limit 17%

Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,436 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 124,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear seatbelts not tested as no seats

suspension very low

Pass 24 May 2014 117,295 miles

Emmissions too low to receive print out

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

Slight bind Nearside rear

Suspension has little travel

Pass 18 May 2013 103,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 97,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 89,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,924 miles

Rear tyres have low tread

Spare tyre baldy

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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SV04 JFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SV04 JFA, 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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SV04 JFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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