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YF54 EDX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,530 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,182 miles

both front door windows will not open

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,181 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system clamps loose, tightened and sealed (6.1.2 (a))

both front door windows will not open

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,820 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,820 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,555 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,076 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,896 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 EDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF54 EDX, 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 YF54 EDX registered?

YF54 EDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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