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AV54 YTZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner wiping surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner wiping surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,761 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 126,754 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 119,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split & leaking out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,821 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 77,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,147 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 2MM AND WORN OUT ON EDGES

Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,147 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 2MM AND WORN OUT ON EDGES

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 50,673 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,934 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,360 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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AV54 YTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV54 YTZ, 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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AV54 YTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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