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VA04 PZD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 55,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section In Poor Corroded Condition

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section In Poor Condition

Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section In Poor Condition

Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front outer sill showing signs of corrosion,

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,009 miles

EML light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,009 miles

EML light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 48,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 48,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,441 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,691 miles

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer outer casing corroded and breaking up

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,036 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,004 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,925 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,925 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 18,131 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 2,350 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 PZD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PZD, 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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VA04 PZD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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