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WV04 JYH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 JYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,695 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 98,566 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe defective/cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure at fixing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,167 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,167 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,936 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded making the beam/aim weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,089 miles

o/s/r service brake & parkbrake readings lower than n/s

Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r service brake & parkbrake readings lower than n/s

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 36,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,644 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

split in nearside front suspension arm rubber bush [rear bush]

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,822 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 17,369 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,369 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,205 miles

slight brake judder, nearside front,

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,037 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

slight engine oil leak.

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 JYH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WV04 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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