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OY53 YFO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,679 mi
Last recorded174,679 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 174,679 miles

brake fluid discoloured

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 174,674 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

brake fluid discoloured

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 172,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 172,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 164,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 164,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 151,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 151,031 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 132,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 132,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 125,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,169 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,367 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake travel high

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,399 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,727 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* EXHAUST RUSTED BUT SOUND* PLASTIC UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS* OSF TYRE WORN BUT OK* HEADLAMPS ON AIM LIMITS*

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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OY53 YFO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY53 YFO, 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 OY53 YFO registered?

OY53 YFO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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