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YE04 LWP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,584 mi
Last recorded220,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 LWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 220,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 220,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 199,310 miles

Both sill panels have significant surface corrosion but are not seriously weakened.

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 199,310 miles

Both sill panels have significant surface corrosion but are not seriously weakened.

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 187,403 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Rear brake caliper flexible pipe slightly distorted by prior clamping.

Offside Rear brake lamp not as bright as nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2018 187,403 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Rear brake caliper flexible pipe slightly distorted by prior clamping.

Offside Rear brake lamp not as bright as nearside

Pass 1 Mar 2017 176,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 164,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 164,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 153,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,864 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,724 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2009 48,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,198 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,614 miles

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

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

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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YE04 LWP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE04 LWP, 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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YE04 LWP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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