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HY54 VYJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 105,036 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,405 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,842 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,695 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes split

rear screen wash inop

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,940 miles

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes split and worn

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,366 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 VYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HY54 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

HY54 VYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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