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OV54 YGJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,473 mi
Last recorded67,473 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,361 miles

exhaust blowing at front joint

reversing light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise centre exhaust clamp corroded

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint worn and slight blow

advise reversing lights inop

advise slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise centre exhaust clamp corroded

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint worn and slight blow

advise reversing lights inop

advise slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,955 miles

advise exhaust system and clamps slightly corroded

advise very slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,941 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,415 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads are badly perished/splitting - recommend replacing

offside rear tyre tread is low on inner edge and perished on side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,586 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,774 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,838 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 19,838 miles

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

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

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

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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OV54 YGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 OV54 YGJ, 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 OV54 YGJ registered?

OV54 YGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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