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EX04 ZRT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,349 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 55,343 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 48,231 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 47,947 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 45,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,360 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,270 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,270 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,501 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 35,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,880 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade tearing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,880 miles

Nearside wiper blade tearing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,270 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 27,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,155 miles

spare wheel fitted to n/s front (odd steel wheel)

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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EX04 ZRT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EX04 ZRT, 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 EX04 ZRT registered?

EX04 ZRT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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