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HN53 YBR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,025 mi
Last recorded75,025 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,025 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever operation slightly stiff

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Fail 29 Nov 2024 75,025 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake lever operation slightly stiff

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,740 miles

Handbrake lever slight travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

Oil leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2023 69,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misty lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misty lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever slight travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Oil leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,759 miles

Both headlights slightly misty

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Wiper split

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on some suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,275 miles

baffles deteriorated in exhaust back box

corrosion taking place to underside inc front suspension components

fuel filter damp!!

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

handbrake slight travel

nearside rear wheel slight bind

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,040 miles

slight oil leaks

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorating (185/60x14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake slight travel

slight oil leaks

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

boot gas struts weak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 58,118 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

boot gas struts weak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,480 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tail gate struts weak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Tail gate struts weak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,294 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear box slightly deteriorated.

Slightly long handbrake travel and stiff action.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear box slightly deteriorated.

Slightly long handbrake travel and stiff action.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 44,166 miles

Nearside 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,294 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,550 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,166 miles

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour

Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,902 miles

n/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,181 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)

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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HN53 YBR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HN53 YBR, 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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HN53 YBR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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