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BX04 ZTZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,979 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 67,793 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both head lamp aims poor

off side head lamp lower bracket broke but still secure

off side rear tyre heavly cracking between tread

some under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 67,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both head lamp aims poor

off side head lamp lower bracket broke but still secure

off side rear tyre heavly cracking between tread

some under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front exhaust pipe flexy is deteriorated slightly

o/s/f brake grabs slightly

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front exhaust pipe flexy is deteriorated slightly

o/s/f brake grabs slightly

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,779 miles

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 19 Oct 2012 53,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pipe flexy of exhaust is deteriorating

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 44,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,783 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)

n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s rear shock bumpstop buffer disintegrating

rear no plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,413 miles

rear no plate water damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,955 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut in side wall and two nails intread

Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,816 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Mar 2007 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lights not working

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 ZTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

BX04 ZTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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