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YF54 LSU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,102 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 103,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 97,349 miles

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,757 miles

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,750 miles

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

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,570 miles

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

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

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2021 87,564 miles

Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak at nearside rear brake drum (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre is soft ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,848 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,848 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,020 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,020 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,670 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,670 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve leaking exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,051 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear adv exhaust heat shield loose

front flexi exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,493 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,888 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion / deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish

Fail 3 Oct 2013 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion / deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,543 miles

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

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,933 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 LSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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