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NM04 YBC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s park brake efficiency low

o/s and n/s wipers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust clamp corroded off

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 114,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misting on lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misting on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,326 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 106,232 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion noted on rear tail pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel only just met limits

offside rear childseat fitted unable to fully inspect

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,222 miles

under trayes fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trayes fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,454 miles

Front brake pads and disc's getting low.

Unable to carry out proper inspection on vehicle underside due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,444 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,502 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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NM04 YBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM04 YBC, 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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NM04 YBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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