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YR04 XRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,069 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,057 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,732 miles

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,886 miles

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake pedal spongy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,953 miles

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake pedal spongy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advisory Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,953 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake pedal spongy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advisory Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition Both sides rear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

Front Lower suspension arms heavy rusted both sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower suspension arms heavy rusted both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower suspension arms heavy rusted both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusted

rear sills rusted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 59,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusted

rear sills rusted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,656 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,295 miles

n/s front slight play in anti roll bar joint

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 43,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,770 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 XRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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