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YA04 CFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 CFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 49,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 48,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,128 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 CFJ 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 95.2%.

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 CFJ, 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 YA04 CFJ registered?

YA04 CFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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