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YF54 WAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,202 mi
Last recorded109,202 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,202 miles

Both front headlamp units worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Both front headlamp units worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 104,857 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated on surface

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 104,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated on surface

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front sidelight dim

mist of oil underside

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer surface

Fail 27 Dec 2017 87,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG BRAKE CHECK (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front sidelight dim

mist of oil underside

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer surface

Pass 27 Dec 2016 70,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Dec 2016 70,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,663 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front seat belt webbs twisted, function unaffected.

osf indicator losing it's amber coating, adv replace.

slight damage to front no plate.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,126 miles

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

both front seat belt webbs twisted, function unaffected.

osf indicator losing it's amber coating, adv replace.

slight damage to front no plate.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,585 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPN ARM REAR BUSHES WEARING/ DETERIORATING, OS CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE REPAIRS ASAP, BORDERLINE PASS.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,251 miles

Oil leak

exhaust minor blow

front bottom arm rear bushers slight split osf +nsf

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,368 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 WAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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