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BJ04 YPD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 83,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 82,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,165 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,407 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,014 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,854 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing on tread & sidewall

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,695 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,695 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,972 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,988 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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BJ04 YPD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ04 YPD, 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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BJ04 YPD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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