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YD04 XAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,193 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,296 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,267 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front wishbone corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 83,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front wishbone corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,965 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear heat sheet insecure

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,954 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear heat sheet insecure

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,704 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,704 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,983 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement r5ear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,546 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,126 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 XAU 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 70.4%.

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 YD04 XAU, 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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What year was YD04 XAU registered?

YD04 XAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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