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YK04 YLM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,738 miles

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

Gearbox sump corroded

sump corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,733 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Gearbox sump corroded

sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres poor condition heavily cracking to sidewall and tread area

full exhaust system in poor condition

sump heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,366 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,445 miles

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed for roughness due to section 3 below

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.7A.1)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) at the time of inspection is at 17%.

(3.7A.6a)The offside rear park brake effort is low and indicates that service is required

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 38%,indicating that service is required

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed for roughness due to section 3 below

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.7A.1)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) at the time of inspection is at 17%.

(3.7A.6a)The offside rear park brake effort is low and indicates that service is required

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 38%,indicating that service is required

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

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

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,715 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 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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