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VK04 YBM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,952 mi
Last recorded76,952 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,816 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s stop and tail bulb incorrectly fitted and stop lamp dim

oill leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,816 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s stop and tail bulb incorrectly fitted and stop lamp dim

oill leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,225 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check engine light is on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,034 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,795 miles

2 front tyres wearing inner edgh

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,240 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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VK04 YBM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VK04 YBM, 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 VK04 YBM registered?

VK04 YBM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VK04 YBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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