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YR04 WLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 120,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 120,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake hose ferrule to banjo pipe is excessively codded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n\s and o\s both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,714 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (n\s and o\s ) indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 120,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush has broken its bonding (split the rubber). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (n\s and o\s ) indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear compliance bush has started to split its rubbers and break its bondings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 119,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,695 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre side walls

Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,695 miles

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

slight cracking on rear tyre side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,434 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,817 miles

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

slight brake bind on o\s rear brakes.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,546 miles

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)

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 WLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WLJ, 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 YR04 WLJ registered?

YR04 WLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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