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FM04 ZCU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,788 mi
Last recorded65,788 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,788 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 65,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Hub area soaked (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,503 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split

Offside Rear suspension bump stop starting to split

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,009 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 39,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,335 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,452 miles

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

front wiper blades juddering

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,059 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 ZCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

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

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