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NH04 MZW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,918 mi
Last recorded168,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 MZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 168,918 miles

Both side front direction indicator discolour

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit +(cracking inner sidewall)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both side front direction indicator discolour

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit +(cracking inner sidewall)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 164,650 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,328 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear tyres are of different sizes

Parking brake lever has long travel

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,355 miles

Aux belt perishing

Chip in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,569 miles

Chip in windscreen

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2019 135,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,711 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust outer cover starting to rust

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 26 Jul 2010 43,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,882 miles

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake has long travel

rear number plate display becoming poor

Fail 1 Aug 2009 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake has long travel

rear number plate display becoming poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,397 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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NH04 MZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NH04 MZW, 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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What year was NH04 MZW registered?

NH04 MZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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