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YM04 NBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,774 mi
Last recorded146,774 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 NBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,774 miles

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

The front top spring mounts are badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Some wear in the front anti roll bar bushes

The n/s lower suspension arm is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,083 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The n/s lower suspension arm is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,178 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight judder on the front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve leaking at base

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 130,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve leaking at base

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated

The lower suspension arm inner rear bushes are deteriorated, the o/s has been fitted incorrectly

The rear brake discs are very deteriorated, the n/s have been very hot

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,729 miles

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

the rear tyres are wearing out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,982 miles

the o/s/f lower suspension arm consul bush has been fitted the wrong way round

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front rack arm is slightly bent

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front rack arm is slightly bent

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,567 miles

offside front tyre has cracks on the inner wall, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,343 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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YM04 NBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YM04 NBY, 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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YM04 NBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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