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OY04 YZL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering light on

Front steering slightly ineffective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded away

Fail 9 Oct 2018 96,298 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering light on

Front steering slightly ineffective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded away

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,022 miles

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,143 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 76,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,964 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,350 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion rear axle,exshaust

Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion rear axle,exshaust

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,749 miles

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

tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

windscreen stone chips

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,579 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 27 Nov 2010 35,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,313 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 2 Sep 2008 20,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,891 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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OY04 YZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY04 YZL, 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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OY04 YZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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