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YK04 YLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,412 mi
Last recorded139,412 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill has previous repair

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,202 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,202 miles

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,775 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-x2 front flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 105,814 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 105,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear box peeling

Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear box peeling

Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2013 82,524 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

glow plug light stays on flashing

nearside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 63,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2011

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,161 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,161 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 47,831 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 47,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 38,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,005 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outside and slight cut

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,286 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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YK04 YLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK04 YLA, 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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YK04 YLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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