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VK04 YBT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YBT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,028 miles

Fuel pipe damp, under bonnet

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,230 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 33,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 33,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 31,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,876 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 20,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,917 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,277 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 YBT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

VK04 YBT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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