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FJ04 YZH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YZH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamps faded

high park brake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 81,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,835 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,868 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,236 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,269 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,837 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,809 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower engine shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,244 miles

lower engine shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,140 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,586 miles

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,034 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 YZH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

FJ04 YZH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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