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BU04 YLW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,871 mi
Last recorded75,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YLW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,871 miles

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

Park brake just met requirement 4 %

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,535 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,533 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 60,588 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,307 miles

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

Rear n/plate slightly disfigured

Fail 14 May 2013 55,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear n/plate slightly disfigured

Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 52,677 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 49,876 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear number plate has slight water damage

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 May 2011 49,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear number plate has slight water damage

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 May 2010 45,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking on outer edge

rear washer inoperative

Fail 17 May 2010 45,990 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking on outer edge

rear washer inoperative

Pass 21 May 2009 40,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,468 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 33,618 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 33,609 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,827 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 25,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU04 YLW, 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 BU04 YLW registered?

BU04 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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