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YA04 ZFH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 ZFH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,980 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded/covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired/covered. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear reverse light inop

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 48,706 miles

exhaust back box shedding outer skin

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,616 miles

offside front tyre 3 mm and worn inner edge close to exposing plys

Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre 3 mm and worn inner edge close to exposing plys

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r tyre running off inner edge

o/s/r tyre running bald inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,207 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,423 miles

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

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

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 18,451 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZFH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

YA04 ZFH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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