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HY54 HYU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,519 miles

corrosion on front discs

slight damage/leak on nearside c/v gaiter

wear in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on front discs

slight damage/leak on nearside c/v gaiter

wear in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,139 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,139 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,468 miles

corrosion on exhaust

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,534 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,607 miles

corrosion on exhaust

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,443 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on discs

corrosion on exhaust

engine management light illuminated

offside rear tyre wearing low

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,074 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,911 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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HY54 HYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY54 HYU, 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 HY54 HYU registered?

HY54 HYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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