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YD54 PUV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,255 mi
Last recorded60,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 PUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on edges and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (all rear pipes to flexible brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread grooves (nearside and offside tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule in clip on macpherson strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on edges and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (all rear pipes to flexible brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread grooves (nearside and offside tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,893 miles

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,596 miles

rear shock absorber covers /front brake dioscs and ferrels rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,570 miles

ADVISE ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,742 miles

both rear tyres worn and slightly deteriorated/cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,101 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 4,233 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,062 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,050 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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YD54 PUV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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