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ML04 ZXK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ZXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,575 miles

offside front lower arm rear mounting bush splitting

Fail 16 Jan 2016 102,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower arm rear mounting bush splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,250 miles

E.M.L. Light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Door lock faulty

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

E.M.L. Light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Door lock faulty

Rear washers inop & rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,843 miles

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

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

light scratch marks on windscreen n/s

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm ,n/s/f tyre slight wear on edge 3mm tread

outer casing on rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,843 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

light scratch marks on windscreen n/s

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm ,n/s/f tyre slight wear on edge 3mm tread

outer casing on rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,426 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,308 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,731 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,925 miles

front arms rear bushes weak

oil leaks on engine

wipers slpitting

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,991 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 45,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,089 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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ML04 ZXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ML04 ZXK, 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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ML04 ZXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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