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YK04 YLR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 122,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 115,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 107,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 96,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,345 miles

slight play in both lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,076 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bush's worn

child seats fitted to the rear seats (belts not tested)

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside handbrake cable not fully returning

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,228 miles

child seat fitted to n/s front, seat belt not fully tested

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

tip of n/s front coil spring broken

Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,228 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s front, seat belt not fully tested

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

tip of n/s front coil spring broken

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,239 miles

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

both rear brakes appear to have got very hot

child seat fitted to the nearside front (belt not tested)

offside handbrake cable not fully returning

steel wheel fitted to the nearside front

Fail 4 Feb 2011 27,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes appear to have got very hot

child seat fitted to the nearside front (belt not tested)

offside handbrake cable not fully returning

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,811 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,677 miles

slight damage to the offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,969 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 YLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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