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YL04 DHG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 DHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,448 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,448 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,220 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

some brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

child seat fitted n/s/r

some brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,265 miles

child seats fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rust patches

slight run out n/s/f brake

slight wear/play n/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 15 Nov 2016 111,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rust patches

slight run out n/s/f brake

slight wear/play n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,325 miles

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

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

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

Pas pipe corroding

Rear axle bushs perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 108,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pas pipe corroding

Rear axle bushs perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,772 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters very badly deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorating

Brake flexihose ferrules rusty

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2MM on outer edge and could be illegal soon (185/60R14)

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,416 miles

near side head light poor

Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

near side head light poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,766 miles

mearside selt belt retracting mecanisum is slow at retracting but works ok

offside seat belt retracting mecanium needed some asistace to retract

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 seat belt retracting mecanium needed some asistace to retract

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,693 miles

185/60/14 both front tyres worn on inner edge and nearside front close to legal limit

center and rear section of exhaust deteriated

minor exhaust blow from front section of exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,693 miles

185/60/14 both front tyres worn on inner edge and nearside front close to legal limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center and rear section of exhaust deteriated

minor exhaust blow from front section of exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,425 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc's rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc's rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear shocker foams split

front drivers washer jet weak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,988 miles

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

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

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

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 DHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHG, 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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What year was YL04 DHG registered?

YL04 DHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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