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FJ04 YYV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat sheild insecure rear

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyres worn on inner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,869 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,076 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,891 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,028 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,870 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,052 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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FJ04 YYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ04 YYV, 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 FJ04 YYV registered?

FJ04 YYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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