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NX04 ZHC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 ZHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,011 miles

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

under trays

Fail 11 Jan 2025 121,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,027 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe outer skin peeling off

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread scrubbed-off

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,089 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

chech exhaust

check nearside front tyre

nearside door mirror damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

chech exhaust

check nearside front tyre

nearside door mirror damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,889 miles

renew n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,548 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise offside+nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,578 miles

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

advise offside+nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,664 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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NX04 ZHC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NX04 ZHC, 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 NX04 ZHC registered?

NX04 ZHC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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