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BW04 ZFP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 49,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 46,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,329 miles

Offside Front wing panel damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,042 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 41,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight cracks in rear both tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,034 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,820 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,929 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm inner no t/d inner side 1.6 (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm inner side 1.6 (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,383 miles

advise front and rear number plates slightly deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,810 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,734 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)

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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BW04 ZFP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BW04 ZFP, 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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BW04 ZFP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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