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DK04 YPM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 YPM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,598 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,705 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,705 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 77,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,765 miles

both head lights fadded

o/s/r tyre nail in tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both head lights fadded

o/s/r tyre nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 70,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,832 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,828 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,494 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,307 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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DK04 YPM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 DK04 YPM, 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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DK04 YPM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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