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BX04 ZTL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,190 mi
Last recorded183,190 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZTL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 183,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 183,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 179,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 175,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 165,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 155,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,287 miles

Advise replacement of nearside front tyre.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,070 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wall damage to front tyres on outer wall no cord showing

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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BX04 ZTL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX04 ZTL, 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 BX04 ZTL registered?

BX04 ZTL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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