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YD04 HYW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 104,423 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 104,423 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,938 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underseal applied

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 91,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,303 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front suspension lower arm, rear bushes slightly perished

Headlights slightly tarnished but not effecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 3 May 2022 80,303 miles

Headlights slightly tarnished but not effecting beam pattern

Brake pipes greased

Front suspension lower arm, rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2021 75,129 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,486 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop position

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,236 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 22,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,943 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)

front brake discs parcially corroded and lipped

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,601 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f consol bush split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,478 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,509 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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YD04 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YD04 HYW, 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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YD04 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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