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SKODA FABIA2004 · 1.9L Diesel

J26 MAR

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2004 SKODA FABIA — Diesel, 1896cc. This vehicle has 100,576 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/04/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 23 April 2025 at 100,576 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 26 April 2024 at 95,162 miles and 6 April 2023 at 92,003 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or failures across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards over the last three years. The recorded mileage of 100,576 against a 2004 build date implies light annual use of roughly 4,572 miles. A notable gap exists between the 18 October 2018 test at 86,123 miles and the 25 October 2019 test at 91,247 miles, after which the car covered only 756 miles by April 2023. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of standing, which can permit corrosion or perished rubber components despite the clean MOT outcomes. The sparse record before 2018 leaves earlier wear patterns undocumented. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely static storage periods. The tester logged no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions faults, yet 22-year-old vehicles commonly develop hidden corrosion beneath sills and subframes not captured in a pass result. Verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades as basic consumables, though none were flagged. Previous owners appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, with no skipped years since 2018 and zero advisories on presented components. The absence of minor consumable warnings across three consecutive passes implies reasonable care, but the long dormancy between 2019 and 2023 warrants scrutiny of fluid degradation and brake caliper binding under road test.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 23 April 2025 at 100,576 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 26 April 2024 at 95,162 miles and 6 April 2023 at 92,003 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or failures across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards over the last three years. The recorded mileage of 100,576 against a 2004 build date implies light annual use of roughly 4,572 miles. A notable gap exists between the 18 October 2018 test at 86,123 miles and the 25 October 2019 test at 91,247 miles, after which the car covered only 756 miles by April 2023. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of standing, which can permit corrosion or perished rubber components despite the clean MOT outcomes. The sparse record before 2018 leaves earlier wear patterns undocumented. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely static storage periods. The tester logged no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions faults, yet 22-year-old vehicles commonly develop hidden corrosion beneath sills and subframes not captured in a pass result. Verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades as basic consumables, though none were flagged. Previous owners appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, with no skipped years since 2018 and zero advisories on presented components. The absence of minor consumable warnings across three consecutive passes implies reasonable care, but the long dormancy between 2019 and 2023 warrants scrutiny of fluid degradation and brake caliper binding under road test.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (J26 MAR), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2018 to April 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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