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YM53 EBK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

284,240 mi
Last recorded284,240 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 284,240 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded but still secure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded and incomplete.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 275,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but light output not severely affected

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but output not severely affected

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 275,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but light output not severely affected

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but output not severely affected

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 269,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 251,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 251,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 232,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 232,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 212,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 192,492 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 192,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 173,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 154,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 133,278 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,397 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 95,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,984 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,066 miles

Mirror caps cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2009 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Mirror caps cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,708 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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YM53 EBK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YM53 EBK, 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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YM53 EBK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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