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MF04 NLZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 NLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,693 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,734 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake drum needs investigating for noise inside drum

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake drum needs investigating for noise inside drum

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 52,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,682 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 50,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,623 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 11,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF04 NLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 MF04 NLZ, 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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MF04 NLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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