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YG04 XNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,232 mi
Last recorded165,232 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 XNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 165,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 146,653 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2016 146,625 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

N/S/R tyre out of shape

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2015 130,652 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 130,652 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake slightly binding.Ok at time of test.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake slightly binding.Ok at time of test.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,957 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,862 miles

corrosion on rear discs.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 95,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on rear discs.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,370 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush has slight play

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,370 miles

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush has slight play

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,360 miles

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

offside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn inner edge no visible tread

rear most track control arm bushes starting to delaminate

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

timing belt???

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn inner edge no visible tread

rear most track control arm bushes starting to delaminate

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

timing belt???

Fail 4 Apr 2009 58,021 miles

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

front brake pad linings low.rear brake pad linings low.

timing belt due at 75,000 miles

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,021 miles

front brake pad linings low.rear brake pad linings low.

timing belt due at 75,000 miles

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,685 miles

front brake pad linings 5 mm approx

nearside front tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,598 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 XNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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