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GY04 YSF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 114,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,003 miles

Fuel cap deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2024 106,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi, also rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,263 miles

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 96,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,706 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 94,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 85,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,859 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare has a cut in tread

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,145 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,656 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

front wish bone bushs splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,026 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn.

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,533 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,287 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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GY04 YSF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY04 YSF, 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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GY04 YSF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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