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VN04 YNY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 YNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 112,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 106,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,330 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,330 miles

Emissions not tested Machine unable to read, emissions to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

central locking inoperative

Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,503 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

central locking inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust in poor condition, corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,108 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,294 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

rear exhaust in poor condition, corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,681 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2016 64,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,472 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,726 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,887 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,312 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,836 miles

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

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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VN04 YNY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN04 YNY, 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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VN04 YNY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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