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YC54 LYV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,305 mi
Last recorded112,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 112,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2018 112,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,081 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,584 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service parking brake, stiff to operate,possibly siezed cables?

Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service parking brake, stiff to operate,possibly siezed cables?

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,814 miles

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

offside rear brake, reduced performance

Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear brake, reduced performance

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 78,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front flexi part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,788 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tracking advised due to tyre wear

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tracking advised due to tyre wear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,438 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 41,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,862 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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YC54 LYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC54 LYV, 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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YC54 LYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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