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YD54 DME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,607 mi
Last recorded164,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 160,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 146,311 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 146,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 137,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 130,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,118 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 90,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,554 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear bumpstops perished and split

tailgate gas struts leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,554 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear bumpstops perished and split

tailgate gas struts leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,132 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,676 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but dose not expose the ply's or cords

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,297 miles

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

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

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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YD54 DME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD54 DME, 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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YD54 DME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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