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YB53 YLK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front side light dim

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front side light dim

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 109,194 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 109,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,199 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,577 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,317 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake imbalance 18%

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,831 miles

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

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 YLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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