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HV54 YFD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wish bone bushes cracking deteriorating but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wish bone bushes cracking deteriorating but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,552 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting head light aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across the screen off side wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wish bone bushes cracking deteriorating but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wish bone bushes cracking deteriorating but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls cracking 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,638 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE MISSTING OVER

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER IS BROKEN

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

Offside Front WING MIRROR LOWER COVER IS BROKEN

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE MISSTING OVER

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER IS BROKEN

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

Offside Front WING MIRROR LOWER COVER IS BROKEN

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light indicating a fault

Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,558 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Nov 2016 96,558 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,728 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,718 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,172 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,248 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 10 Sep 2008 33,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,935 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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HV54 YFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV54 YFD, 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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HV54 YFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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