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YR04 FFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,007 mi
Last recorded161,007 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 FFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 139,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 139,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 135,536 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 135,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 126,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding 41kg/f (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding 34kg/f (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 9kg/f (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,196 miles

Front tyres split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine under tray loose

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 52,355 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 52,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,834 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Slight corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,834 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Slight corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,853 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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YR04 FFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YR04 FFZ, 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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YR04 FFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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