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YL53 TVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,931 mi
Last recorded199,931 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 TVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 199,931 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 199,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 187,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 172,170 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 158,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

wipers poor but still ok for mot

Fail 27 Jan 2012 71,189 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside rear bump stops split, however not fallen down at this time.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,189 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside rear bump stops split, however not fallen down at this time.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,406 miles

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

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

advise fornt brake discs corroded

advise o/s/r wheel slight rumble when rotated. unable to pin point as rear brakes corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,704 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

front console bushes starting to perish ,power steering light was on when vehical was initialy drove but was not on when test carried out

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,748 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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YL53 TVZ 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 TVZ, 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 YL53 TVZ registered?

YL53 TVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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