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HY53 CYJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,092 mi
Last recorded157,092 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 157,092 miles

EML on

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2016 142,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

light scratching to lower windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 142,954 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

light scratching to lower windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light scraching to lower windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2015 131,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light scraching to lower windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers have poor efficiency

off/side door mirror glass is deteriorated

off/side/rear wheel rim is distorted

scratches at bottom of windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2014 119,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers have poor efficiency

off/side door mirror glass is deteriorated

off/side/front seat belt is slow to retract

off/side/rear brake discs is showing signs of over heating

off/side/rear wheel rim is distorted

rear brake discs are heavily worn

scratches at bottom of windscreen

undertray is insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 101,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,331 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 3 Aug 2012 90,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,928 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)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn and coroded

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,715 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,402 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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HY53 CYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY53 CYJ, 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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What year was HY53 CYJ registered?

HY53 CYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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