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YF54 APZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,874 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2019 85,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 77,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 77,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 69,818 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,325 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 56,313 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 56,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,729 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,601 miles

nearside rear shocker sleeve split

Fail 28 May 2012 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear shocker sleeve split

Pass 27 May 2011 37,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,476 miles

eng man lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2009 30,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eng man lamp on

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,238 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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YF54 APZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF54 APZ, 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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YF54 APZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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