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EF04 ZVT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,263 mi
Last recorded50,263 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 50,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 50,263 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 47,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 46,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 45,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 45,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 44,232 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 44,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,994 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre outer edge worn / split.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,216 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre outer edge worn / split.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,983 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

ns and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

Fail 11 Nov 2016 29,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

ns and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with edge wear (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 27,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 26,077 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,302 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,285 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 ZVT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 EF04 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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