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YF54 BPY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 71,284 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 58,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking underbody fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,306 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,306 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,120 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 46,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 46,439 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 40,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,080 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,905 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,450 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 137,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,282 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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YF54 BPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF54 BPY, 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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YF54 BPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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