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YG04 ZPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 ZPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 102,840 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 102,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 100,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,991 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise front lower suspension arms starting to corrode.advise rear exhaust heat sheild corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,991 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 81,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,989 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,033 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,205 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,016 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,966 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 ZPV 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 YG04 ZPV, 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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YG04 ZPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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