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OW04 BYY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp glass scuffed (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,720 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp glass scuffed (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,352 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 90,352 miles

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

FRONT PADS REQ SOON

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,618 miles

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

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

hand brake would benefit from adjustment

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,889 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,075 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009
Fail 15 Aug 2009 32,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,932 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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OW04 BYY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OW04 BYY, 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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OW04 BYY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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