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HY54 HYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 66,476 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,097 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,097 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,006 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 60,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,634 miles

small play in front most lower arm bush

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,098 miles

Front BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT + BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WASHER JETS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,500 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Front TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,197 miles

Front BRAKE GETTING POOR

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,472 miles

BRAKE DISCS GETTING BAD

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,124 miles

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake very slightly binding

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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HY54 HYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY54 HYL, 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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What year was HY54 HYL registered?

HY54 HYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is HY54 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 HYL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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