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YG04 LDX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,984 mi
Last recorded122,984 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 LDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 122,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 122,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,448 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

low oil, n/s/f fog in/op, horn only works on one side of the steering wheel.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,762 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,930 miles

Nearside Front fog inop

both headlights badly tarnished

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,929 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog inop

both headlights badly tarnished

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,294 miles

Headlight pattern poor lens tarnished both

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,909 miles

Rear Exhaust box peeling

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust box peeling

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,982 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,982 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,828 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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YG04 LDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG04 LDX, 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 YG04 LDX registered?

YG04 LDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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