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YA53 OOJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,415 mi
Last recorded51,415 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,761 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,914 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2022 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,704 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,535 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,648 miles

engine light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,403 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 40,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,805 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,963 miles

exhust back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 21,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,880 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 14,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YA53 OOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YA53 OOJ, 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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YA53 OOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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