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OY04 HVB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 HVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 108,476 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2025 105,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 92,099 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,689 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,580 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split/not clearing screen effectively

Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split/not clearing screen effectively

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,733 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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OY04 HVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY04 HVB, 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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OY04 HVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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