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YD04 XAB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,043 mi
Last recorded92,043 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XAB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,043 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills beginning to corrode, the sills also have repairs made using filler previously, no corrosion found (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills beginning to corrode, the sills also have repairs made using filler previously, no corrosion found (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,808 miles

advise all tyres /condition

advise park brake travel /performance

advise rear brake flexis /ferralls corroded

advise rear reg plate /condtion

advise sills scaby

Fail 13 Mar 2020 82,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advise all tyres /condition

advise park brake travel /performance

advise rear brake flexis /ferralls corroded

advise rear reg plate /condtion

advise sills scaby

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,462 miles

advise exhaust system

advise lower arm bushes worn

advise n/s/r tyre

advise park brake travel and performance

Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advise exhaust system

advise lower arm bushes worn

advise n/s/r tyre

advise park brake travel and performance

Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,538 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,073 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on center & rear exhaust

Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,073 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on center & rear exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,479 miles

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)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,538 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 252,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 252,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,528 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 XAB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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