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YN04 LRJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 LRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2024 115,843 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated less efort (1.1.6 (d))

suspention low

Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,521 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,521 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,152 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 95,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,134 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,153 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 86,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,889 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 75,644 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,532 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,952 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,433 miles

Nsf, Osr and Nsr Tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2009 30,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,145 miles

nearside rear bump stop is worn

Pass 4 May 2007 21,936 miles

offside front washer jet is broken

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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YN04 LRJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YN04 LRJ, 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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YN04 LRJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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