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HJ04 ZKT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZKT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,025 miles

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

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Fail 8 Apr 2025 109,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Pass 4 Apr 2024 106,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,887 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine top cover fitted also body under covers

Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine top cover fitted also body under covers

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine top cover & body under covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 93,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine top cover & body under covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,322 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,732 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,862 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shockabsorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,157 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general exhaust corrosion.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,648 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING VERY LOW

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING STOP LIMIT

HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR HEADLIGHT PROTECTORS FITTED

STONE CHIP IN N/S SCREEN AREA WITHIN TOLERANCE

Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,648 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING VERY LOW

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING STOP LIMIT

HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR HEADLIGHT PROTECTORS FITTED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STONE CHIP IN N/S SCREEN AREA WITHIN TOLERANCE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,808 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,101 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,101 miles

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

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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HJ04 ZKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 HJ04 ZKT, 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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HJ04 ZKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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