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YB53 YKJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,899 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,899 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,379 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,110 miles

offside mirror cover broken

tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,320 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 YKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

YB53 YKJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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