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YF54 LTO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 148,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 140,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (has tape on edges/squashed out) (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and silencer skins corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (has tape on edges/squashed out) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre under inflated/soft

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust and silencer skins corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (tape squashed out of bush). (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount block bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play/rack end. (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount block bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (tape squashed out of bush). (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shields loose

rear seats/belts not accessible/loaded rear area.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,146 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,135 miles

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

rear silencer exhaust heat shield is insecure

slight blow on exhaust centre joint

steering rack inner pivot points have play

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,436 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,012 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,147 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 54,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,804 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 LTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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