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YP04 RSU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,659 mi
Last recorded117,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 RSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid leak

Fail 9 Jul 2021 117,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (casing corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 109,182 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (perished / cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 109,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (perished / cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 107,798 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both font outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near excessive ()

Pass 19 May 2017 102,665 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Front coil springs corroding

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wiper blades slightly smear

Fail 19 May 2017 102,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Front coil springs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wiper blades slightly smear

Pass 16 May 2016 96,195 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear tyres have age related cracking on tread

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in O/S lower ball joint

Fail 16 May 2016 96,195 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear tyres have age related cracking on tread

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in O/S lower ball joint

Fail 19 May 2015 88,679 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavilly corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 88,679 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)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavilly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 80,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to perrish and seperate

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,005 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,495 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,495 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 43,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,184 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,096 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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YP04 RSU 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 65.2%.

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 YP04 RSU, 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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YP04 RSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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