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YG04 VAH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 VAH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 105,617 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 97,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 97,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,208 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,051 miles

slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear shock cover insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,555 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear shock cover insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear shock cover insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear shock cover insecure

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,538 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear shock protector insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,538 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear shock protector insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,077 miles

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2012 88,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 72,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,180 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 48,178 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,423 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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YG04 VAH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG04 VAH, 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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YG04 VAH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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