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YD04 RUY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,128 mi
Last recorded173,128 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 RUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 173,128 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 173,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected wheel loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 167,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 161,293 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 161,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses misted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 151,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,204 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 133,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 133,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 125,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both o/s n/s rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

n/s/f windscreen wiper worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,239 miles

moderate wear n/s steering rack end

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

moderate wear n/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,345 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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YD04 RUY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YD04 RUY, 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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YD04 RUY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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