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HJ04 ZKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,028 mi
Last recorded132,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,028 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

engine oil level is low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,797 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,407 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 57,873 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,618 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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HJ04 ZKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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