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AU04 ZCY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,968 mi
Last recorded173,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 173,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,994 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,355 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 135,355 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 130,075 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,368 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses poor

Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both headlight lenses poor

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,647 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,153 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 17,153 miles

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

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

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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AU04 ZCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU04 ZCY, 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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AU04 ZCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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