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WM04 WZL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,423 mi
Last recorded77,423 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 WZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2025 77,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,972 miles

front suspension arms have surface corrosion

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,130 miles

Offside Front suspention arm corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 48,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspention arm corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front suspention arm rear compliance bush splitting arm corroded

both front coil springs lower parts corroded

gearbox rear stabilizer bar rubber bushes movement in them

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,501 miles

Front coil springs slight corrosion (lower part)

Front suspention arms rear compliance bushes split/perished and slight movement in them

Front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Offside Front suspention arm corroded

Rear engine mounting bar slightly worn/slight movement

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,544 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)

front pads 50% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,861 miles

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

exhaust flexie section slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and pads worn

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,439 miles

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

engine mount soft but movement not excessive

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 32,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mount soft but movement not excessive

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,547 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,297 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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WM04 WZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WM04 WZL, 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 WM04 WZL registered?

WM04 WZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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