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AY04 ZFR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,294 mi
Last recorded226,294 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 226,294 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 226,294 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 212,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 202,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 195,868 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 195,868 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 141,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread,nearside rear inner sidewall splitting

diesel emmisions only just passed

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread inner edge and worn unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,759 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,759 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,234 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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AY04 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 ZFR, 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 AY04 ZFR registered?

AY04 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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