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VO04 YUW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,069 mi
Last recorded169,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 YUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 169,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 150,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 134,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,614 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 106,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,655 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,002 miles

vacuum hose to brake servo starting to split

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,002 miles

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

vacuum hose to brake servo starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,286 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,484 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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VO04 YUW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO04 YUW, 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 VO04 YUW registered?

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

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