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PL04 ZMU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,891 mi
Last recorded194,891 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ZMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 194,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 176,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 171,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 167,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 167,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 162,046 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 154,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 154,273 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 146,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 146,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 129,568 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,945 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cutt in n/s/f tyre not down to cords

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cutt in n/s/f tyre not down to cords

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,656 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r alloy wheel damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r alloy wheel damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,789 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,142 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,544 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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PL04 ZMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL04 ZMU, 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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PL04 ZMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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