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WD04 ZSW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 ZSW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 104,073 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,920 miles

slight movement to both inner track rods

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,708 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner rack joint has some free play

o/s/f inner rack joint has free play

some front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,154 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joint free play

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f lower rear bush starting to split

some water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,201 miles

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

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

slight inner rack free play n/s/f and o/s front

Fail 12 Jan 2012 75,201 miles

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

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

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

slight inner rack free play n/s/f and o/s front

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,242 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,850 miles

hand brake travel long

off side front seatbelt slow to return

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,997 miles

OFFSIDE REAR+ NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER COVERS MISSING

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,265 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR + NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER SHROUDS DISPLACED

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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WD04 ZSW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD04 ZSW, 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 WD04 ZSW registered?

WD04 ZSW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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