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SC04 ZHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,255 mi
Last recorded74,255 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 ZHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,255 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position light damaged but not showing white to rear

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,312 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 49,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,125 miles

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)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,216 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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SC04 ZHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC04 ZHZ, 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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SC04 ZHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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