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YC54 NXM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 NXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower wing corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted but still able to get beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,416 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 94,332 miles

Fuel hose leaking Leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside due to perishment (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,866 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside due to perishment (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust pipe flex deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust pipe flex deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,937 miles

Exhaust sytem slightly deteriorated

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,658 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front headlamps poor beam pattern,o/s/f console bush starting to perish /split ,slight exhaust leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,150 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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YC54 NXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YC54 NXM, 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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YC54 NXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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