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YP54 ZHW

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,647 mi
Last recorded172,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 ZHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 172,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding pads worn close to limit (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 166,585 miles

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 19 May 2014 157,874 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 157,874 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,906 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges &perishing

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

o/s/rear tyre nearly bald on both edges & perishing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 146,902 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges &perishing

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

o/s/rear tyre nearly bald on both edges & perishing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 137,510 miles

rear exhaust box cover loose

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 23 May 2012 137,230 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box cover loose

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 27 May 2011 118,660 miles

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

rear exhaust box cover loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 118,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box cover loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 103,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,874 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 97,869 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 89,997 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 89,997 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 33,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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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YP54 ZHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP54 ZHW, 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 YP54 ZHW registered?

YP54 ZHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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