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HX04 GZN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,908 mi
Last recorded105,908 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 GZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,908 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated should be replaced soon

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lights lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated should be replaced soon

Pass 11 May 2016 97,145 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded front head lamps misted

Fail 5 May 2016 97,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front head lights misty

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,385 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 82,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,028 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,529 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,529 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HX04 GZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX04 GZN, 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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HX04 GZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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