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FN54 YCA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,530 mi
Last recorded111,530 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 YCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,530 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 111,286 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer serats ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre is beginning to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,112 miles

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

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight beam patterns cloudy

headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight wear in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,151 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight beam patterns cloudy

headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight wear in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,470 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)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

headlamps slightly out of focus

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,293 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,291 miles

bushes on front lower suspension arms deteriorated close to limit

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

bushes on front lower suspension arms deteriorated close to limit

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

nearside wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs undercut

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,244 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,665 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,695 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

small cut on the o/s/r tyre outer side wall

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

various small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2007 19,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FN54 YCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN54 YCA, 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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FN54 YCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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