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FM04 PZN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 57,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,765 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,727 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes split

hand brake travel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 53,649 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes split

hand brake travel

headlights frosted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight blow from front pipe

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,003 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,958 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,996 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 45,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,729 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust tube sponge mounting failed (2.7.2a)

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

rear screen wash not working (water gushes out under engine)

rear silencer body corroded/splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,729 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp aim adjusted - suspect bulb faulty (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust tube sponge mounting failed (2.7.2a)

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

rear screen wash not working (water gushes out under engine)

rear silencer body corroded/splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,622 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

passenger door mirror loose/mounting

Fail 8 Jan 2016 36,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

passenger door mirror loose/mounting

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,118 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 18,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both lower arm rear bushes borderline movement

n/s/door mirror unit damaged but secure

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,088 miles

both lower arm rear bushes borderline movement

n/s/door mirror unit damaged but secure

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,635 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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FM04 PZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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