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NKZ 4989

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 4989
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 116,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,779 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 105,767 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 105,518 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light on

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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NKZ 4989 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NKZ 4989, 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 NKZ 4989 registered?

NKZ 4989 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is NKZ 4989 safe to buy?

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