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YM53 TZN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,914 mi
Last recorded154,914 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 TZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 154,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp lens opaque

Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,307 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlamp lens opaque

engine management light on

engine oil level low prior to mot

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 125,051 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 125,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,520 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2013 113,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,545 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted & worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 81,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted & worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,101 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,979 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 TZN 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 YM53 TZN, 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 TZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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