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EF04 ZVU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,958 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2020 135,957 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel remaining.

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,394 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,141 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 61,141 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,810 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 ZVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF04 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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