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OV04 ZXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,224 mi
Last recorded228,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 228,224 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 228,223 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 214,019 miles

both headlamps opaque

Fail 2 Apr 2019 214,019 miles

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

both headlamps opaque

Pass 22 Mar 2018 203,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 193,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 183,912 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 183,912 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 172,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 161,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 150,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 139,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 110,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 77,603 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,642 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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OV04 ZXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV04 ZXL, 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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OV04 ZXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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