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YM53 UAF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,754 mi
Last recorded119,754 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 UAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,994 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2018 100,994 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,239 miles

Dido in glove box

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 94,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Gas shock, no fluid leak but excessive movement (2.7.3)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,799 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Back box outer skin corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,805 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,093 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,776 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 25,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,313 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 UAF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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