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SD04 ZJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,757 mi
Last recorded149,757 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 ZJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,757 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 119,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,925 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2015 97,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,989 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,590 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,588 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 ZJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD04 ZJX, 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 ZJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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