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YA04 CEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 CEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,103 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,796 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,249 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,822 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,822 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,602 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,134 miles

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

rear section of exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,817 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear section of exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 27,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 22,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 22,979 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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YA04 CEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA04 CEV, 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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YA04 CEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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