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YK54 VZR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 VZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 141,585 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 141,585 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front disc backing plate/corroded part missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 133,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar missing Front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 197,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 185,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 185,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very poor pattern (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure broken brackets (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished close to splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 176,336 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 164,760 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 147,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 135,662 miles

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

front brakes just met the front brake imbalance requirements

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 135,662 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,149 miles

show no plates in footwell

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,890 miles

Both rear tyres severely castellated!!

Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,890 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres severely castellated!!

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,927 miles

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

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

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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YK54 VZR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 YK54 VZR, 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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YK54 VZR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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