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FM04 ZCF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 ZCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling (6.3.1d)

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

engine lamp on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling (6.3.1d)

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

engine lamp on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling (6.3.1d)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb film faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lense badly deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb film faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling (6.3.1d)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,733 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,204 miles

Both headlight lenses showing signs of slight deterioration. (beam pattern ok)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R bump stop badly deteriorated

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,204 miles

Both headlight lenses showing signs of slight deterioration. (beam pattern ok)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R bump stop badly deteriorated

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

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper wear indicators showing.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r brake drum sticking.

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,810 miles

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper wear indicators showing and smear slightly.

n/s/r damper gaitor split.

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,599 miles

nsr damper gaitor split.

osr damper gaitor spliting.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,399 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 ZCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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