CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX04 ZDT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZDT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 137,495 miles

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

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

outer sills very rusty/corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 137,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills very rusty/corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,103 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,893 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side walls badly splitting

both front tyres bald on inner edges

outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,133 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 112,898 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,774 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 6 Aug 2020 107,774 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,161 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 82,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,777 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,172 miles

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust back box heat shield loose

rear washer inoperative

Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front disc corroded and pitted

near side rear arch has slight damage

rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,182 miles

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs, inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX04 ZDT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BX04 ZDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX04 ZDT?

You can check the full history of BX04 ZDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX04 ZDT registered?

BX04 ZDT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is BX04 ZDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 ZDT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX04 ZDT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX04 ZDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.