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FX04 FZY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,548 mi
Last recorded147,548 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 147,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,915 miles

both front headlamps tarnished

rear exhaustcorroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 145,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front headlamps tarnished

rear exhaustcorroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 144,537 miles

EML

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wishbone bushes worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 140,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2014 135,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 121,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 110,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 104,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 104,061 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,908 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,908 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,112 miles

some components not tested due to under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,878 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 63,878 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear bump stop split

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 FZY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FZY, 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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FX04 FZY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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