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VO04 YTV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 YTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2021 158,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2021 158,283 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 143,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,189 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 131,179 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box separated (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,168 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,986 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear wheel inner rim dented

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear wheel inner rim dented

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust badly corroded

front number plate cracked

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 32%

offside front fog lamp lens broken

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,744 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

near side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

near side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,670 miles

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

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)

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake pads low. brake flexi hoses perishing.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S MIRROR MISSING AND O/S MIRROR HAS CRACKS IN OUTER EDGE.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,316 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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VO04 YTV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VO04 YTV, 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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VO04 YTV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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