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VE04 HJJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,731 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 151,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear N/s & O/s tyres - tread cracking.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,613 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 4 Aug 2015 113,945 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,268 miles

n/s steering rack tie rod end has excessive play in rack ball end

o/s steering rack has slight play in tie rod end

Fail 17 Jul 2013 95,268 miles

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

n/s steering rack tie rod end has excessive play in rack ball end

o/s steering rack has slight play in tie rod end

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,566 miles

n/s steering rack joint play

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,817 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,817 miles

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

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

advise slight play to n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,271 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,289 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VE04 HJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE04 HJJ, 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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VE04 HJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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