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WU54 YRE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,683 mi
Last recorded188,683 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 188,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 188,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 178,674 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 178,674 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 171,029 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 171,029 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 163,441 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,681 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 155,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,817 miles

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

advise play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 5 Sep 2016 144,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

advise play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 86,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,477 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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WU54 YRE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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