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EF04 ZWC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,402 mi
Last recorded200,402 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 200,402 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory reversing light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2022 200,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2021 175,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory reversing light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2021 175,779 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,579 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front reduced out put (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust heated shield loose

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2019 152,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

advisory both front wiper blades poor conition

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory exhaust heated sheild loose

advisory reversing light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2019 151,920 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark very low and dirty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

advisory both front wiper blades poor conition

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory exhaust heated sheild loose

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,170 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front slighty damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory exhaust heated sheild

advisory glow plugs warning light on

advisory rear brake application uneven

advisory reversing light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2018 132,913 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front slighty damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory exhaust heated sheild

advisory glow plugs warning light on

advisory rear brake application uneven

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 105,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 101,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,067 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,617 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 ZWC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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