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OV04 ZXU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,630 mi
Last recorded158,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 150,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 150,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,688 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,941 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 133,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 124,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,209 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,770 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

HEADLIGHT GLASS DULL

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 87,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 82,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower radiator hose weeping

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box in poor ondition.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 18 May 2013 81,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower radiator hose weeping

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box in poor ondition.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,048 miles

exhaust very rusty.

n/s/r tyre tread very low.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,861 miles

exhaust rusted.

Pass 21 May 2007 32,843 miles

rear tyre edges worn.

wiper ends splitting.

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 ZXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV04 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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