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YL04 YVP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,444 mi
Last recorded136,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides but a bit more on offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around gaiter ? but newest rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin very corroded and heat shield above box loose

Fail 18 Jul 2019 118,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides but a bit more on offside (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around gaiter ? but newest rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin very corroded and heat shield above box loose

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters and numbers faded (0.1 (b))

both front side lights bulbs and number plate lights dim?

both headlamps beam pattern just see on limit

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 106,111 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack gaiter leaking? (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters and numbers faded (0.1 (b))

both front side lights bulbs and number plate lights dim?

both headlamps beam pattern just see on limit

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and heat shield loose

front brake discs heavily corroded/worn and o/s/f outer pad low

front indicators pale

head lamp lenses faded, beam images poor, on limit

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,196 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,252 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,128 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 YVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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