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EF04 ZVK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,953 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 180,547 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front lower arm ball joint boots poor

Fail 11 Oct 2021 180,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front lower arm ball joint boots poor

Pass 1 Oct 2020 178,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 178,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 174,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 174,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 170,864 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has a nick in the boot by the the clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 170,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has a nick in the boot by the the clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 164,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel difficult to turn by hand

Rear Both rear Shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,808 miles

both patterns poor

Fail 13 Apr 2016 155,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PATTERN POOR (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,621 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,761 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,862 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,097 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 985,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,398 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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EF04 ZVK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF04 ZVK, 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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EF04 ZVK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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