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VE04 HJZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,014 mi
Last recorded179,014 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 179,014 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner treads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 179,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to test head light adjuster (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to test head light adjuster (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres bald on inner treads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 166,935 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt perished

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

surface corrosion at off side rear lower sill

Fail 9 May 2019 166,935 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt perished

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

surface corrosion at off side rear lower sill

Pass 1 May 2018 158,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 158,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 152,075 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 145,956 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop deterateing.

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jul 2016 145,955 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop deterateing.

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,492 miles

Oil leak

play offside inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jul 2014 132,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 132,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,110 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 126,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 112,647 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 112,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,369 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,790 miles

Fuel flap release not working,flap staying open

N/S/F hubcap missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel flap release not working,flap staying open

N/S/F hubcap missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,744 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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VE04 HJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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