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YB53 YLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,740 mi
Last recorded69,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 7 notches free play / operates 8 onwards (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both poor effort / just made 16% (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by flex (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet safety catch seizing open

Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,084 miles

reverse light inop

service/lnspection due displayed

Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,082 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow vac pipe split / burst (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn on arm location and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn on arm location and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 61kgf R 0kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ion poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reverse light inop

service/lnspection due displayed

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,832 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70T14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 40,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,069 miles

exhaust systemm corroded but not leeking.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,798 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,705 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 16,231 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,024 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLJ, 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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YB53 YLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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