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BD54 YCU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,923 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 97,778 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,135 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 96,042 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,099 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

N/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,099 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

N/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,518 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST "FLEXI" JOINT

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST "FLEXI" JOINT

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,533 miles

Corrosion On Exhaust System

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Corrosion On Exhaust System

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

movement to n/s/f inner steering arm

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,516 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,410 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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BD54 YCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BD54 YCU, 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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BD54 YCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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