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VK04 YCL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,775 mi
Last recorded189,775 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 189,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both outer sills

wear nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2020 183,832 miles

corrosion both outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2019 175,966 miles

corrosion offside outer sill

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Apr 2019 175,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

corrosion offside outer sill

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Apr 2018 169,451 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside rear brake nearing bind limit

Pass 29 Apr 2017 163,244 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2016 154,232 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

Pass 2 May 2015 142,804 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside outer CV gaiter deteriorated but stopping the ingress of dirt

Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake hose cracking

offside outer CV gaiter deteriorated but stopping the ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 May 2012 108,461 miles

slight damage on nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,775 miles

wear in both front suspension arm forward bushes

Pass 1 May 2010 87,847 miles

both wiper blades split slightly on ends

damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside outer CV gaiter badly cracked around inner clip

wear on all brake discs

Pass 5 May 2009 79,035 miles

both front suspension arm rearward bushes near wear limit

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,583 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 YCL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

VK04 YCL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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