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YL04 CZP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,765 mi
Last recorded102,765 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 CZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,765 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 100,442 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake may need further adjustment only just met

Rear shock absorber corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,458 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,024 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,764 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,464 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,464 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,680 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,513 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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YL04 CZP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL04 CZP, 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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YL04 CZP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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