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YB53 LHG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 84,624 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,337 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 34,353 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 34,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,623 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 25,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,860 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,417 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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YB53 LHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB53 LHG, 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 YB53 LHG registered?

YB53 LHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YB53 LHG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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