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WV04 JYZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,035 mi
Last recorded256,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 JYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 256,035 miles

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

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

Sills - Previous repairs - Weak - Both Nearside & Offside

Pass 18 Mar 2025 239,771 miles

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

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

Sills - Previous repairs - Weak - Both Nearside & Offside

Fail 18 Mar 2025 239,771 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sills - Previous repairs - Weak - Both Nearside & Offside

Pass 14 Mar 2024 223,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 223,657 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 208,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 195,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 187,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 177,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Could do with a polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Could do with a polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 154,626 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 154,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,067 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,103 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,142 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,430 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,689 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,622 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,524 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,375 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 JYZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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