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AX04 BZF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,040 mi
Last recorded169,040 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 169,040 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 163,315 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front brake pads at limit

front suspension top mount worm

nsr tyre worn on edge

play in both track rod ends

Pass 11 Dec 2018 153,691 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front shock top mount rough on lock to lock

hand brake near end of travel

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2018 153,691 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front shock top mount rough on lock to lock

hand brake near end of travel

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 104,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 90,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,658 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,729 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,729 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,233 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,167 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,167 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,312 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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AX04 BZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX04 BZF, 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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What year was AX04 BZF registered?

AX04 BZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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