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YG04 VAK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,946 mi
Last recorded69,946 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 VAK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 69,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 69,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 66,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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Fail 28 May 2016 66,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,675 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play, top strut slight play an lift, rear wheel bearing slight play, exhaust corroded an slight leak, rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar links slight play, top strut slight play an lift, rear wheel bearing slight play, exhaust corroded an slight leak, rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,713 miles

headlight aim on top limit-o/s sidemirror has slight movement-front brake pads on limit-front d bushes have slight play-front brake discs slightly corroded-

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,950 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 14 Jan 2012 44,950 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,979 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,976 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,045 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,199 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of tread wear

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 18,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VAK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG04 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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