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LY54 ADV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,093 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,093 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,854 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 56,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,765 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 43,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,721 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 43,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,927 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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LY54 ADV 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 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

LY54 ADV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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