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YR04 WLC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,835 mi
Last recorded87,835 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn, perished and has screw in it (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,038 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,189 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,700 miles

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

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,815 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 19,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,083 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black 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 YR04 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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