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YF04 XMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,897 mi
Last recorded57,897 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 XMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 57,897 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,633 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 27 Oct 2017 55,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres scrubbing off

hand brake on end off reserve travel

rear exhaust system deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking any exhaust gas

Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking any exhaust gas

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,746 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,371 miles

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected at time of test due to child car seats fit.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,318 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 19,152 miles

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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YF04 XMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF04 XMY, 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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YF04 XMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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