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YM04 BUU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 BUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,538 miles

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

rear number plate ditiriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,165 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,014 miles

Engine oil leak around belt housing

NSF suspension rear lower arm bush cracked/worn

Fail 7 Jan 2012 68,014 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres showing signs on cracking on treads

Engine oil leak around belt housing

NSF suspension rear lower arm bush cracked/worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,171 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 63,171 miles

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

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

both rear indicators are slightly white in colour

offside track rod is slightly bent

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,640 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly in the edges

both lower arms inner rear buishs are slightly split and perished

front pads are getting low

offside front tyre is cut on the inner wall, not deep enough to the cords

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,834 miles

indicators do not auto cancell

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,525 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 33,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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YM04 BUU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YM04 BUU, 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 YM04 BUU registered?

YM04 BUU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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