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EF04 ZWT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumper stop insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 59,855 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumper stop insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,579 miles

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,227 miles

Both headlamps have slightly diffused beam patterns (lenses deteriorated)

Exhaust system rear silencer slightly corroded

Offside front fog lamp insecure

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2018 44,227 miles

Both headlamps have slightly diffused beam patterns (lenses deteriorated)

Exhaust system rear silencer slightly corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,635 miles

Both headlamp beam images slightly diffused

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,635 miles

Both headlamp beam images slightly diffused

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,274 miles

Both headlamps have slightly diffused beam images and lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,274 miles

Both headlamps have slightly diffused beam images and lenses deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,578 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Both headlamps have slightly diffused beam patterns

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,710 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,739 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 ZWT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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