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FM04 ZCT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses cloudy

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 130,925 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses cloudy

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

rear shocker dust covers detatched

Fail 25 Aug 2017 123,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

rear shocker dust covers detatched

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 119,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,349 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 101,054 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,595 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,037 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit, both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,037 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit, both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,739 miles

handbrake travel

plastic under trays fitted

slight play in both front lower arms

Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slightly scord

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,621 miles

front discs slightly scord

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,372 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to wear

both front tyres close to limit

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 ZCT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 ZCT, 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 ZCT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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