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EX04 ZTB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZTB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 154,001 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,689 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,685 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,527 miles

both front headlamps slightly misted

Fail 9 Nov 2019 139,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps slightly misted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,937 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,885 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 116,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 103,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 103,118 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,251 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,361 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 44,571 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZTB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

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

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