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YP04 VKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,224 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Modified repair to exhaust

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,126 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusted (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,530 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 93,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s steering arms slight movement but still within limit!!!!!

n/s/f tyre worn on edge just within limits ???

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,100 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,100 miles

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,468 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP04 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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