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YR54 ZSL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 ZSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,471 miles

both head lights slightly opaque

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 90,468 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights slightly opaque

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights slightly opaque

exhaust heat shield adrift and rattling

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,277 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,950 miles

middle and back sections of exhaust corroded and middle joint starting to blow

Fail 14 Jan 2017 76,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle and back sections of exhaust corroded and middle joint starting to blow

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner racks (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner racks (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 70,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,217 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 wheel have a slight binding effect

Pass 8 May 2013 51,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,781 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seat being fitted at time of test

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,626 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2010 29,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 24,022 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 24,022 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR54 ZSL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR54 ZSL, 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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YR54 ZSL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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