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OW04 BYZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 110,516 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction on centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 105,829 miles

Exhaust centre clamp is broken. Exhaust is leaking.

Headlights are deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm) on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Fail 27 May 2022 101,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre clamp is broken. Exhaust is leaking.

Headlights are deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm) on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Pass 14 May 2021 100,559 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Nearside wiper smears.

Offside brake light is dim.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Small split in the O/S outer CV boot.

Pass 9 May 2020 98,511 miles

Center exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded / cracking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,350 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retrieve

Rear exhaust tail box skins corroded

little parking brake reserve travel

Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retrieve

Rear exhaust tail box skins corroded

little parking brake reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,228 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,842 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,259 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BYZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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