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BU04 YLP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,410 mi
Last recorded139,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 139,410 miles

Back box poor condition

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 133,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

rear exhuast box deteriorating outer skin

Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

rear exhuast box deteriorating outer skin

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,003 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)

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,144 miles

advise nearside rear shockabsorber dust shield adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,014 miles

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside rear shockabsorber dust shield adrift

Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,835 miles

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

Nearside rear door cannot be opened but is latched securely

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Recommend wiper blades

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,835 miles

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

Nearside rear door cannot be opened but is latched securely

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Recommend wiper blades

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,420 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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BU04 YLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU04 YLP, 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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BU04 YLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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