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GN04 ZWA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 ZWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,899 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,550 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 92,515 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,731 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 15 Apr 2020 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,220 miles

Play in both front wishbone bushes

Rear section of exhaust weak

Pass 25 May 2016 64,397 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,691 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 57,656 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall poor

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 57,656 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall poor

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,404 miles

Rear number plate poor#

drivers side mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,232 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front mirror

will req rear number plate soon

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,524 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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GN04 ZWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN04 ZWA, 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 GN04 ZWA registered?

GN04 ZWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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