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FL04 ZMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,614 mi
Last recorded175,614 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 ZMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 175,614 miles

nearside rear tyre ripped on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 162,923 miles

offside front tyre on limit

rear axil bushes worn

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 8 Apr 2014 162,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ball joints worn

both drop links worn

offside front tyre on limit

rear axil bushes worn

slight front brake inbalance

sump ground away and leaking

a/r bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,644 miles

car running on lowered springs

hid headlights disconnect ?

noise on offside front suspension

offside front brake binding

steel wheel fitted to nearside front wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2013 142,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs worn

offside front brake binding

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,027 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 120,027 miles

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

engine oil level low

faulty light switch

offside front pads low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,693 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 97,693 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 79,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL04 ZMV, 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 FL04 ZMV registered?

FL04 ZMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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