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YF54 WAO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,779 mi
Last recorded128,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,779 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

both headlamps poor image

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 123,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamps poor image

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,441 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 115,441 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 107,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tread depth low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear backbox exhaust corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,211 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

back box outer skin peeling

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,794 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

back box outer skin peeling

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

back box outer skin peeling

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear exhaust bk box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil sump corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,916 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,809 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,248 miles

screen washers in op , nearside,

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,550 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,462 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,462 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,811 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,455 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 31,798 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 WAO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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