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SK04 YED

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,166 mi
Last recorded137,166 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 YED
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,563 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but no holes

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but no holes

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 104,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 36,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SK04 YED is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SK04 YED, 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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SK04 YED is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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