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YB53 LGX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 55,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 55,307 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,817 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,877 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,041 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 May 2019 48,836 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 48,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,184 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,551 miles

front tyres 2m advise. front pads 90% worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,338 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,779 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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YB53 LGX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YB53 LGX, 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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YB53 LGX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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