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YA04 ZDF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 ZDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,361 miles

Both door mirrors starting to cloud but still give a view to the rear.

Head lamps poor.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 129,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the inner side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape, inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,643 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view BOTH DOOR MIRRORS (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,111 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s mirrors starting to deteriorate

n/s/r wheel nousiey when rotated

rear disc's corroded and lipped

rear pads low

Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s mirrors starting to deteriorate

n/s/r wheel nousiey when rotated

rear disc's corroded and lipped

rear pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,829 miles

flat spots on n/s rear tyre

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 ZDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA04 ZDF, 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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YA04 ZDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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