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YM54 BHE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,742 mi
Last recorded169,742 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 169,742 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 169,742 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 164,197 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor image both dip beams

Pass 21 Jan 2022 156,945 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 148,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 139,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 139,900 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,083 miles

centre & rear exhaust show slight crrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,064 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre & rear exhaust show slight crrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,061 miles

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,138 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

advise slight play in offside track rod

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,145 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 54,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,473 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,018 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,329 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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YM54 BHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YM54 BHE, 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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What year was YM54 BHE registered?

YM54 BHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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