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FM04 ZCJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 ZCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,652 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front brake discs corroded

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

cannot test emissions

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,435 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 41,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 36,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake judder

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,737 miles

offside front brake judder

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 23,805 miles

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

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

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 ZCJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCJ, 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 FM04 ZCJ registered?

FM04 ZCJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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