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VO54 YJL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 75,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,510 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 67,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 58,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 53,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 53,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,005 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 52,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective and offside front (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,326 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 25 Sep 2015 45,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,579 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,391 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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VO54 YJL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VO54 YJL, 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 VO54 YJL registered?

VO54 YJL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VO54 YJL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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