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EU04 ZGE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,672 mi
Last recorded167,672 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 167,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 159,455 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint where pipes attach to steering rack. (banjo fittings). (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 153,186 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 153,186 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 146,736 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,785 miles

engine oil leak

front discs rusty and pitted

nearside mirror casing broken

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,095 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play steering rack

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 128,095 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play steering rack

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,327 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play o/s steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 91,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 72,941 miles

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,856 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

long hand brake travel

Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

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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EU04 ZGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU04 ZGE, 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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EU04 ZGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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