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YF54 WBG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,224 mi
Last recorded111,224 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 107,428 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,863 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 99,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,956 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,727 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,973 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,973 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engie management light is on

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,368 miles

Front 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 Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,068 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,068 miles

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops incomplete

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,229 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,969 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 WBG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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