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FL04 ZLK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,882 mi
Last recorded208,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 ZLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 208,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 195,959 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake has considerable travel repair or adjustment needed

Fail 6 Jan 2025 195,939 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment high (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear exhaust blowing

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

Front slight coolant leak from engine

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear seat missing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,423 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner edge starting to wear (185/60r14)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bold (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 176,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner edge starting to wear (185/60r14)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bold (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 158,302 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,127 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 127,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,906 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,087 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 25,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,784 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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FL04 ZLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL04 ZLK, 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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FL04 ZLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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