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Y300 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,026 mi
Last recorded173,026 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 173,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 171,889 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 170,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 167,667 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 162,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,547 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 152,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,749 miles

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

park brake travel

Fail 30 Nov 2018 141,747 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

park brake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON SHOULDERS NEEDS CHANGING. POSSIBLY DANGEROUS (4.1.E.1)

tracking check

Fail 6 Dec 2017 134,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge recommend changing

tracking check

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,164 miles

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

electrical wiring to hifi

Fail 30 Nov 2016 122,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

electrical wiring to hifi

Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,459 miles

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

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

washers deteriated engine mountings appear warn undertray preventing inspection different size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 19 Dec 2014 103,337 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

different size tyres front and rear axle

engine mountings appear warn but undertray preventing inspection

washers deteriated wipers deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf seat belts retract slowly with assistance

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,713 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre walls perished

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

rear brake pads worn

slight play in nearside front roll bar link lower joint

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,119 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)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 195,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,921 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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Y300 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y300 VRS, 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 Y300 VRS registered?

Y300 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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