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YD54 DNE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,903 mi
Last recorded74,903 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,903 miles

Exhaust Box corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Box corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,139 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,134 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,784 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding/thin in places (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding/thin in places (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,470 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,580 miles

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

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

fuel flap insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,069 miles

exhaust thin in places

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust thin in places

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,317 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD54 DNE, 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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What year was YD54 DNE registered?

YD54 DNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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