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SD04 ZHW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 ZHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 151,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 150,910 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Suspect cable in need of adjustment. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Requires cleaning. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Requires cleaning. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer shoulder. Large radial cracks in tread area. Recommend replacement. 185/65R14 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat back loose. Recommend repair.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strongly recommend replacement. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on outer shoulder. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend complete panel replaced. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded. Exhaust system corroded. One piece type.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,675 miles

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat back loose on mounting but not insecure. Recommend repair.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Recommend inspection. (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 139,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 132,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,785 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light inop

play in o/s inner rack joint

rear exhaust box splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2014 126,785 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/f fog light inop

play in o/s inner rack joint

rear exhaust box splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,181 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,825 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,104 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,523 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

different size tyres front axle - rear axle

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,149 miles

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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 ZHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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