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WU54 YRC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,582 mi
Last recorded128,582 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

exhaust noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,582 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2013 112,533 miles

Advise both front and n/s/r bumpstops deteriorated

Advise both front tyres worn on inside edge

Advise modification to chassis o/s/f but chassis not weakened

Advise shortened springs fitted but spring but ends locate correctly when the vehicle is returned to the normal running position without assistance

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Oct 2012 102,283 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Advise O/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,280 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Advise O/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,507 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,495 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,957 miles

decelerometer was used for brake test as vehicle had been lowered

Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,957 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

decelerometer was used for brake test as vehicle had been lowered

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,103 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a tear on the outer sidewall but doesnt expose any cords

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,231 miles

rear discs starting to rust on edges

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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WU54 YRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU54 YRC, 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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WU54 YRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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