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EU04 ZGW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZGW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,834 miles

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread VERY (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENS (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,834 miles

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

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread VERY (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENS (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,375 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,335 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2015 66,335 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,981 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retracked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,981 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brakes rear slight bind o/s

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,897 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,793 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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EU04 ZGW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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