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YA53 UTZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 128,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 119,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,310 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure - Repaired

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure - Repaired

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 102,769 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,498 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,954 miles

Drivers side washer poor.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 89,954 miles

Drivers side washer poor.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 77,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades splitting on the ends & in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre slight worn unevenly

New front tyres,disc & pads fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,931 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear number plate in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades splitting on the ends & in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight worn unevenly

New front tyres,disc & pads fitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,702 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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YA53 UTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YA53 UTZ, 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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YA53 UTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2004.

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