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YB53 YLT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YLT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,474 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 105,226 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded. NSR Tyre slightly twisted on rim.

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

No Oil showing on dipstick.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,997 miles

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

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 YLT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

YB53 YLT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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