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YA04 UKU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,418 mi
Last recorded178,418 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 178,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking nearside of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside 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 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 151,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres getting low and both worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perished and getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,697 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 129,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,451 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,450 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,050 miles

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

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,203 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 50,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 37,359 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 UKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

YA04 UKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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