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YB04 ZFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 ZFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,151 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,112 miles

exhaust poor condition.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,112 miles

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

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 44,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/r tyre 2mm with heavy cracks

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,629 miles

All four tyres cracking, offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,655 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

spare wheel damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

spare wheel damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 17,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,545 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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YB04 ZFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB04 ZFA, 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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YB04 ZFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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