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HY04 UPT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 UPT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 135,329 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 135,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 129,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 129,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 123,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 123,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,902 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 117,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 113,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 106,155 miles

n/s/f rim small dent

slight ex. leaks & rear box corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 106,155 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front front brake excessively fluctuating run out (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f rim small dent

slight ex. leaks & rear box corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 98,534 miles

small dent n/s/f rim

Pass 12 May 2016 90,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aims faded

Pass 18 May 2015 82,201 miles

aims slightly faded

Fail 18 May 2015 82,201 miles

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

aims slightly faded

Pass 21 May 2014 73,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 73,955 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 63,787 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,787 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,876 miles

front lower arm bushes splitting away

front tyres just off limits & small cuts o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 24 May 2011 45,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

front lower arm bushes splitting away

front tyres just off limits & small cuts o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,414 miles

parking brake travel long

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,656 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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HY04 UPT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HY04 UPT, 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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HY04 UPT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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