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YA04 TVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,847 mi
Last recorded138,847 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 TVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracking splits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 119,976 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracking splits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,435 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 102,517 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 102,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 91,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 91,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,839 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 55,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear lamp lense cracked (not showing white light)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,856 miles

n/s rear lamp lense cracked (not showing white light)

Pass 26 May 2010 50,265 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limit

n/s rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 41,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,441 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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YA04 TVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA04 TVM, 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 YA04 TVM registered?

YA04 TVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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