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BU04 YLM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 128,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 119,539 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General under vehicle surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to wear low and cracking in tread and on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking/perishing in tread and starting to crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 114,755 miles

General under vehicle surface corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,945 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded and loosing outer skin

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,235 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/r tyre aged/cracking

rear heatshield loose

uneven front brake pad wear

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/r tyre aged/cracking

rear heatshield loose

uneven front brake pad wear

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sawedge on o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,834 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sawedge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

saw edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,458 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2014 81,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cracks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,799 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise small cracks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

advise small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,198 miles

advise small surface cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,167 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,491 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU04 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BU04 YLM, 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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BU04 YLM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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