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YM53 WKD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WKD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 115,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,316 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 109,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,933 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 76,889 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,014 miles

both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,610 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,517 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 WKD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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