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WV04 GOJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,926 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 112,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 104,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

Exhaust tail silencer outer skin coming away

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust tail silencer outer skin coming away

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,729 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,726 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 16 Dec 2015 54,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,168 miles

o/s front tyre has small tears on inside edge of tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,168 miles

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

o/s front tyre has small tears on inside edge of tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,843 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,920 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,003 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,083 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2008 19,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,897 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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WV04 GOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WV04 GOJ, 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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WV04 GOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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