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EF04 ZWV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,122 mi
Last recorded50,122 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,979 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

emission just pass,

engine light indicate fault

Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

emission just pass,

engine light indicate fault

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 40,119 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,371 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 35,371 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,865 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,741 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 27,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,641 miles

ENGINE WAS KNOCKING THE OIL FILLER CAP WAS OFF THERE WAS NOT A DROP OF OIL IN THE ENGINE PUT 3 LITRES IN

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

ENGINE WAS KNOCKING THE OIL FILLER CAP WAS OFF THERE WAS NOT A DROP OF OIL IN THE ENGINE PUT 3 LITRES IN

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

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

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 ZWV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWV, 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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What year was EF04 ZWV registered?

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

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