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ML04 ZYA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,780 mi
Last recorded121,780 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ZYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 121,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 121,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 117,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 16 May 2024 112,795 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 112,795 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 108,387 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 11 May 2022 102,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 7 May 2021 96,392 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 14 May 2020 91,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 85,475 miles

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 16 May 2018 79,493 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2017 73,161 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 May 2016 67,096 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 67,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,862 miles

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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ML04 ZYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ML04 ZYA, 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 ZYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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