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HJ04 ZLY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,314 mi
Last recorded186,314 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 186,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 176,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner/outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner/outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 167,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 159,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 154,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 144,867 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

corrosion present on front brake discs

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust centre section clamp loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 139,796 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 139,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,114 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges and down to 2.2mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,112 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,011 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,204 miles

ns front abs warning wire not correctly routed

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

Rear bush of console, Nearside is starting to split.

Rear bush of console, Offside is starting to split.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,092 miles

console rear bushes perished

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

console rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges and on 3mm

offside mirror damaged (not affecting view to rear)

offside rear tyre badly mishaped and on 2mm tread

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

rear wiper split

screw in nearside rear tyre

Both nearside tyres have bad cracks in sidewalls (cords not exposed)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,530 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge.

OSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,704 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.8mm on outer tread-cuts also found in outer wall

Nearside rear shock absorber weaping slightly

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 1.9mm on outer tread and worn on inner shoulder

Rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly on inner/outer faces

Slight play in offside anti-roll bar link arm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,704 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.8mm on outer tread-cuts also found in outer wall

Nearside rear shock absorber weaping slightly

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

Offside front tyre worn to 1.9mm on outer tread and worn on inner shoulder

Rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly on inner/outer faces

Slight play in offside anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,084 miles

slight noise nearside front wheel when spun, no bearing noise on roadtest!

Fail 8 Mar 2007 21,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise nearside front wheel when spun, no bearing noise on roadtest!

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 ZLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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