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YC04 VFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,518 miles

Coolant leak ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,603 miles

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

centre seat belt not tested as stuck under rear seat

exhaust rear box outer skin very corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front side light bulb dim

rear exhaust shield loose

slight plat in nearside front suspension link rod

wiper blades in both condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,922 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,444 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,322 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 25,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 21,499 miles

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 VFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC04 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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