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2004 SKODA FABIA
General Information
- Registration HT04JFV
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model FABIA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 29 Nov 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 201,096 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake had low reading just passed (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front brake hose centre support clip missing
- Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished & cover loose
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel on parking brake lever (1.1.6 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 200,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel on parking brake lever (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake had low reading just passed (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front brake hose centre support clip missing
- Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished & cover loose
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 190,462 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear fuel filter slightly damaged
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment parking lever has travel (1.1.18 (a))
- Offside Rear parking brake slightly low reading
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 190,462 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment parking lever has travel (1.1.18 (a))
- Offside Rear parking brake slightly low reading
- Offside Rear fuel filter slightly damaged
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,016 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 178,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,479 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,230 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,814 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear wiper split
- centre to rear exhaust corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- centre to rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear wiper split
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,473 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- exhaust system corroding/deteriorating
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust system corroding/deteriorating
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,333 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose & bump stop perished
- slight travel on parking brake lever
- slight imbalance of rear parking brake
- centre to rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- slightly imbalance of parking brake
- offside & nearside rear shockabsorber covers/bump stops loose
- nearside rear brake slightly rubbing
- centre to rear exhaust corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded lip on edge of discs (3.5.1i)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,700 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- spare tyre worn & has nail in
- rear shockabsorber covers loose &bump stops perished
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- nearside rear brake rubbing slightly
- centre & rear exhaust corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,700 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
- spare tyre worn & has nail in
- rear shockabsorber covers loose &bump stops perished
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- nearside rear brake rubbing slightly
- centre & rear exhaust corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,779 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,232 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,161 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,644 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 14 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,675 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 14 Jun 20268 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,278 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,737 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,124 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
25 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,707 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2008 14 Jun 202617 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,707 MI
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HT04JFV was registered on 2004-07-28
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