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VA04 PZB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 122,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 122,408 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,227 miles

advise nearside front cv gaitor deteriated at time of test

advise slight deteriation to outer casing of offside rear brake flexi hose at time of test

advise slight wear detected to offside front inner track control arm support mount bush at time of test

advise travel to handbrake following RBT test at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,707 miles

O/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 100,655 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Middle & rear exhaust silencers are corroding.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,655 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Middle & rear exhaust silencers are corroding.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,743 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,995 miles

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

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,886 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2007 47,813 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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VA04 PZB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VA04 PZB, 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 VA04 PZB registered?

VA04 PZB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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