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EU04 ZGN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,838 mi
Last recorded111,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZGN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,838 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 111,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,506 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 104,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,164 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,056 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 90,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,191 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,601 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,409 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly within tyre tread

slight damage to nearside rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting slightly

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge 2mm

nearside rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on edges 2mm

offside rear tyre cracking slightly to inner side wall and within tyre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,659 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting slightly

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge 2mm

nearside rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on edges 2mm

offside rear tyre cracking slightly to inner side wall and within tyre tread

Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,508 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,017 miles

nearside front tyre tread seperating

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,245 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes cracking

both front tyres cracking within tyre treds

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,825 miles

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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EU04 ZGN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EU04 ZGN, 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 EU04 ZGN registered?

EU04 ZGN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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