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YC04 VFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,203 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back plate insecure offside front

Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,203 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back plate insecure offside front

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,079 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 92,751 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,611 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,679 miles

fuel filter has corrosion

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,097 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,997 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 54,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 54,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 46,041 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 46,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC04 VFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YC04 VFY, 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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YC04 VFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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