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YE54 FBJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,157 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,111 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,562 miles

nsf brake is binding slightly

osr parking brake has low effort

outer skin of rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 89,562 miles

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

nsf brake is binding slightly

osr parking brake has low effort

outer skin of rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,788 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,318 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 79,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,039 miles

damage to o/s rear body

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,039 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

damage to o/s rear body

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,309 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 38,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside mirror damaged

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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YE54 FBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE54 FBJ, 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 YE54 FBJ registered?

YE54 FBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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