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WM04 JOA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 JOA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,466 miles

Nearside Track rod inner joint has a small amount of free play.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Nearside Track rod inner joint has a small amount of free play.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,176 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe fractured (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,559 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Headlight, image slightly dim, lens cloudy.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,275 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Headlight, image slightly dim, lens cloudy.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,650 miles

Tyre n/s rear worn on outter rdge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,566 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N.S.FRONT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,525 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,221 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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WM04 JOA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM04 JOA, 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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What year was WM04 JOA registered?

WM04 JOA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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