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GN04 YDV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 YDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 111,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 110,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 110,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,220 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,216 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,326 miles

service brake at 51%

Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

service brake at 51%

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,217 miles

Headlamp beam images slightly blurred

Nearside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam images slightly blurred

Nearside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,933 miles

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

headlamp images poor. slight bind at o/s/rear brake n/s/rear shockabsorber cover adrift

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,233 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 103,313 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 103,313 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 93,282 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 82,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 71,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,979 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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GN04 YDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GN04 YDV, 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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GN04 YDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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