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VK04 YBP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,333 mi
Last recorded200,333 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YBP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 200,333 miles

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Handbreak travel

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 200,326 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbreak travel

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 196,071 miles

Boot floor holed due to corrosion

Handbreak travel

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

headlamps faded but still show pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2019 188,751 miles

Both headlamps faded but still show pattern

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 181,848 miles

both headlamps faded but still show pattern

Fail 16 Mar 2018 181,843 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both headlamps faded but still show pattern

Pass 17 Feb 2017 173,395 miles

Handbreak travel

Headlamps faded but still show pattern

Nearside front droplink has slight play

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 161,390 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly faded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 149,036 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer wheel rims and wheel nuts/engine oilneeds topping up rear exhaut silencer corroded

unable to check rear brake linings /

Fail 12 Feb 2014 36,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer wheel rims and wheel nuts/engine oilneeds topping up rear exhaut silencer corroded

unable to check rear brake linings /

Pass 22 Feb 2013 123,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 123,807 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,745 miles

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

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,483 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,885 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 YBP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 VK04 YBP, 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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VK04 YBP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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