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R555 KYO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 KYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 140,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,180 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 116,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 89,156 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective front both headlamp reflectors slightly defective ( milky / foggy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer cv-boot split resulting lost of grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower rear suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,406 miles

Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective front headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired offside front brake caliper damage or seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front suspension rear suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv-boot split resulting loose of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,494 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,993 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,864 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake have only just met rquirements for ballance

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,299 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,739 miles

n/s/r tyre has slightly deformed in shape

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,004 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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R555 KYO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R555 KYO, 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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R555 KYO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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