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HV54 YFM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,426 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust box and system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,703 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on back of sub-frame (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust box and system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder and in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,231 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,839 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,774 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 YFM 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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