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YH04 FHL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 138,407 miles

engine management lamp on dash

back box housing corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 129,071 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly loud when spun

Fail 22 May 2015 129,071 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly loud when spun

Pass 16 May 2014 119,383 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 103,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 103,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 77,185 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2011 66,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 66,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,316 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,316 miles

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

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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YH04 FHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH04 FHL, 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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What year was YH04 FHL registered?

YH04 FHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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