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RV04 YMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 YMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,739 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,795 miles

Exhaust is getting rusty

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,321 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,583 miles

Offside Rear misshapen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,583 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear misshapen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,321 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,735 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,037 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,913 miles

vosa have problem with central computer as your car has had mot but will not be recorded to main computer until later

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,778 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,992 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit < advise replacement >

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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RV04 YMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RV04 YMY, 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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RV04 YMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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