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SD04 ZHR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,170 mi
Last recorded143,170 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 ZHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 134,150 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

slight noise n/s/f poss bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 134,150 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust deteriorated

slight noise n/s/f poss bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,237 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 92,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,602 miles

back box outer skin split

both front wipers torn

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

rear wheels slightly stiff to spin

Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer skin split

both front wipers torn

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

rear wheels slightly stiff to spin

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,484 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,030 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2008 32,611 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 32,611 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,383 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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SD04 ZHR 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 SD04 ZHR, 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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SD04 ZHR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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