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Y22 XJB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 XJB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,344 miles

Handbrake efforts at wheel only just achieved (16%)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear handbrake fulcrum lever slightly sticking

Pass 2 Dec 2023 121,564 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 112,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and near side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and near side (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement freed off (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,286 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,281 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,502 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,674 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven tread (4.1.E.1)

both front inner disc faces rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,750 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven tread (4.1.E.1)

both front inner disc faces rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 54,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,706 miles

nearside dip beam image blurry

nearside front outer cv boot leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,158 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 27,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,035 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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Y22 XJB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y22 XJB, 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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Y22 XJB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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