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YD54 ELU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,560 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 91,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,534 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 66,530 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,709 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,709 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,563 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,828 miles

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 10 Sep 2009 33,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,495 miles

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)

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 ELU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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