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YB04 LVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,535 mi
Last recorded142,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 LVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,499 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2023 133,498 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 128,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2022 128,093 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,057 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 111,237 miles

slight corrosion under car

Fail 8 Aug 2020 111,237 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ns/os (4.7.2 (a))

slight corrosion under car

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,125 miles

Offside Front offeside wing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,771 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,772 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,236 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre worn on iner edge

tracking needs checking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking with age

handbrake lever has long travel

rear washer inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking with age

handbrake lever has long travel

rear washer inoperative

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,553 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,846 miles

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

hand brake as long travel indicating adjusment needed

rear washer inop pipe adrift under bonnet

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,846 miles

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

hand brake as long travel indicating adjusment needed

rear washer inop pipe adrift under bonnet

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,765 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,470 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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YB04 LVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB04 LVZ, 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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YB04 LVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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