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PL04 ZNF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ZNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,599 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 74,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,357 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,375 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,979 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 56,966 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,858 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,842 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Both rear bump stops broken

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,407 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear tyres getting down on tread

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,407 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear tyres getting down on tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,722 miles

EM light on.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 32,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,904 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 20,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,015 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 ZNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL04 ZNF, 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 PL04 ZNF registered?

PL04 ZNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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