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YD54 DCE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 122,231 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and deteriorating quite badly

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

slight lip front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,109 miles

back box outer skin damaged

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,109 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box outer skin damaged

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,175 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,114 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of the components to the under side

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 108,114 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of the components to the under side

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,383 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box very corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,464 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,763 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,318 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 36,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YD54 DCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD54 DCE, 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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YD54 DCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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