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YC54 LZB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,037 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,026 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,775 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

hand brake slightly high but pulling correctly on brake test

Fail 31 Aug 2019 75,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

hand brake slightly high but pulling correctly on brake test

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,898 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust pipe flex section and rear box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,639 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,979 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

L/H/R TYRE HAS NAIL ON EDGE OF TREAD.

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,443 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle pipe clamp starting to corrode

handbrake requires adjusting

nsr tyre tread cracking

osf and nsf bottom suspension arm bushes starting to split

slight brake juddar on front discs

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,365 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,365 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LZB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC54 LZB, 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 LZB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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