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OW04 BZD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,646 mi
Last recorded177,646 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 177,646 miles

damage to offside mirror glass

damage to offside rear lens

front discs lipped and corroded

front headlamps slightly discoloured

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust outer casing damaged

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2017 166,979 miles

both front and rear pads low

both front tyres 2/3mm

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 31 Dec 2016 155,616 miles

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

some movement in both front drop links

Pass 23 Dec 2015 143,452 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retracted

nearside front tyre worn to low and bald on edges

slight knock from both front drop links

Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Dec 2014 131,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 120,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 107,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2012 107,986 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 94,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 83,805 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate loose

Fail 31 Oct 2009 73,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate loose

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,043 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,043 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2007 51,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,857 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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OW04 BZD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OW04 BZD, 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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OW04 BZD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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