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LR04 YCT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YCT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 83,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES , tyres also split showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,061 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 63,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 59,125 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,125 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 55,253 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front both front tyres excessive wear inner edge, no cords/ply exposed.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre excessively cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 50,317 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 42,496 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)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2013 39,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 31 May 2011 32,373 miles

off side front fog light not working

Fail 31 May 2011 32,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front fog light not working

Pass 28 May 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,772 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,066 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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LR04 YCT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LR04 YCT, 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 LR04 YCT registered?

LR04 YCT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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