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YC04 WHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,140 mi
Last recorded88,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,378 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,090 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Slight binding on N/S/R brake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,431 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2009 40,047 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,549 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHJ, 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 YC04 WHJ registered?

YC04 WHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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