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YG04 XFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak oil sump has also been damaged ()

engine management light was on at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,509 miles

Engine man/light on

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,509 miles

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

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

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

Engine man/light on

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes heavily greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

heat shield loose

sump damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,636 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes heavily greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

heat shield loose

sump damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking.

rear exhaust deteriorating,outer skin split

Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking.

rear exhaust deteriorating,outer skin split

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,603 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,672 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2011 43,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,146 miles

nearside rear tyre worn off on outer edge still legal

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,892 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 XFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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