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YA53 UVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,934 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,148 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,757 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 95,912 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 95,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 84,792 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing- passed emissions

Fail 17 May 2012 84,792 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly blowing- passed emissions

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,862 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all tyres show signs of treadwear

nearside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,565 miles

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

handbrake has slight excessive travel.

nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge no cords or ply showing.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,565 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake has slight excessive travel.

nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge no cords or ply showing.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,690 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 UVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YA53 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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