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EX04 ZSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,852 mi
Last recorded126,852 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,852 miles

Nearside Rear Door does not open from outside

Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,582 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Door does not open from outside

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 119,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed edges, advise replace soon (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,128 miles

E M L is illuminated

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

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edges ,and are worn close to the wear bars

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M L is illuminated

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

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edges ,and are worn close to the wear bars

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,543 miles

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

rear seat ,lap belt buckle is missing . the other two , 3 point seat belts meet pass criteria

Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear seat ,lap belt buckle is missing . the other two , 3 point seat belts meet pass criteria

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,683 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,006 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 ZSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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