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YH54 VFM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension component has underseal applied front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,814 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 85,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 83,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,182 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,181 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin rotten (7.1.2)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin rotten (7.1.2)

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2013 49,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,594 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,201 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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YH54 VFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YH54 VFM, 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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YH54 VFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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