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FM04 PZF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,049 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2021 46,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 33,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear mounting bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,515 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 24,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 19,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 15,907 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 13,737 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inspection light on

osr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 May 2014 13,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyres are cracked inbetween the tread.

Pass 28 May 2014 13,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyres are cracked inbetween the tread.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,660 miles

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

tyres starting to crack and perish along tread

Fail 27 Jul 2012 10,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

tyres starting to crack and perish along tread

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,085 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight pitting

nearside front tyre has slight perished tread

nearside rear tyre has slight perished tread

offside front brake disc has slight pitting

offside front tyre has slight perished tread

offside rear tyre has slight perished tread

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,662 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyre cracking around tread area

Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyre cracking around tread area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres cracking around tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long pull to handbrake

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

indicator bulbs loosing colour

long pull on hand brake

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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FM04 PZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FM04 PZF, 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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FM04 PZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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