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EX04 ZSD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 104,455 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 84,250 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 84,250 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,125 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,055 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 77,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions not detected during test

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,441 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,952 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,449 miles

NEAR SIDE VREAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,675 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,656 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVO/SIDE HANDBRAKE LOW EFF

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,175 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,175 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,024 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 ZSD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX04 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

EX04 ZSD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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