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FX04 FZW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 59,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 50,393 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 50,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 46,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 41,893 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,798 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 28,797 miles

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,216 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 25,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,726 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,870 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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FX04 FZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX04 FZW, 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 FX04 FZW registered?

FX04 FZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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