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YP04 VLC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,728 miles

ball joints have slight play

outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,533 miles

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

both headlamp lenses faded

engine management light on

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both headlamp lenses faded

engine management light on

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,749 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear bump-stops split and dust covers loose

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill slightly dented and corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2016 105,749 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear bump-stops split and dust covers loose

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill slightly dented and corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear bump-stops split

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill slightly dented

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear bump-stops split

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill slightly dented

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops split

exhaust deteriorated

offside outer sill dented

very slight play in offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops split

exhaust deteriorated

offside outer sill dented

very slight play in offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,438 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,690 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,690 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,648 miles

spare tyre flat

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 VLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 YP04 VLC, 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 YP04 VLC registered?

YP04 VLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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