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LY54 ADU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,364 mi
Last recorded114,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 ADU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,364 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,085 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,456 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,656 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,249 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,105 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))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,330 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,975 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,359 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,019 miles

age-cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,949 miles

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

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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LY54 ADU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LY54 ADU, 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 LY54 ADU registered?

LY54 ADU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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