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YB53 YLM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

120,122 mi
Last recorded120,122 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,122 miles

Both front and offside rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Both front wheel trims missing

Both rear coil springs rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Cuts in both rear tyres

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside rear shockabsorber leaking

Rear numberplate starting to separate

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear bump stops broken

rear seat belts sloe to retract

Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high pattern poor (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

handbrake efficiency to limit

rear bump stops broken

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,579 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both slightly wet (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt's slow to retract

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 20 Aug 2020 114,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing unable to be checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both slightly wet (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt's slow to retract

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 106,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and centre section poor (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,620 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorated/faded

o/s/f sock absorber slightly misting

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve, and front and centre exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover defective

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover defective

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,665 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 28 Aug 2015 81,665 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2014 76,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Slight bind NSR brake

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,493 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,493 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,020 miles

NSR bump stop split

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,020 miles

NSR bump stop split

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,560 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,560 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,946 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,946 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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