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HT04 YKL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,913 mi
Last recorded201,913 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 YKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 201,913 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills showing corrosion

rear axle rubber bushes showing some wear

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2018 201,907 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

rear axle to body rubber bushes slight wear both sides

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 198,916 miles

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

Offside parking brake low reading

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both outer body sills showing slight corrosion

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

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 198,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside parking brake low reading

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both outer body sills showing slight corrosion

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

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 198,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play track rod inner (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside parking brake low reading

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both outer body sills showing slight corrosion

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

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

poss timing belt due

Pass 28 Sep 2016 186,219 miles

Both rear tyres very near legal limit

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel rim slight buckle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

n/s/f door card missing, door can still be opened from inside

Fail 21 Sep 2016 186,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

handbrake efficiency just meets test requirements

n/s/f door card missing, door can still be opened from inside

o/s handbrake performance reading a little low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 178,817 miles

Fuel flap not securing in closed position

Nearside Front Inner door handle missing but door still operational

Nearside Front indicator pale

Nearside Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated / scored

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Nearside rear and both front wheel bearings not fully tested due to sticking brakes

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

handbrake efficiency just met test requirements (17%)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 178,816 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel flap not securing in closed position

Nearside Front Inner door handle missing but door still operational

Nearside Front indicator pale

Nearside Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated / scored

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Nearside rear and both front wheel bearings not fully tested due to sticking brakes

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 171,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 171,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 156,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 156,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 142,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 131,999 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 131,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 113,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,664 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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HT04 YKL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HT04 YKL, 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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HT04 YKL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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