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EX04 ZRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,856 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silcencer outer casing badly corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2018 111,767 miles

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

Loose cat inside exhaust.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens dergrading (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens degrading (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tailbox outer skin heavily corroded but is gas tight and secure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Lettering faded (6.3.1d)

Underbody trim prevents a full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,001 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

engine oil level below min

n/s and o/s front headlamps lenses worn, beam patterns poor

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

engine oil level below min

n/s and o/s front headlamps lenses worn, beam patterns poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 74,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,035 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,513 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,399 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish

offside front tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,562 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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EX04 ZRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX04 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

EX04 ZRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is EX04 ZRU safe to buy?

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