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FL04 YYE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,304 mi
Last recorded116,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 YYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 116,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 110,176 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

2x front brake hoses deteriorated

2x headlamps poor beam

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Front discs warped (close to limit)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter shows sign of leakage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake ferrules corroded

Offside wiper deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2x (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear underfloor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front bearing rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front bearing rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,781 miles

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

head light lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,964 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,250 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,168 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,546 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,546 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,665 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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FL04 YYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FL04 YYE, 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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FL04 YYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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