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YH04 RKZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,770 mi
Last recorded126,770 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 RKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 126,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,577 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BACKBOX CORRODED

Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BACKBOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,113 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,363 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,034 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 79,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,913 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 73,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,691 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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YH04 RKZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YH04 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

YH04 RKZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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