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YK54 VZT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,331 mi
Last recorded144,331 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 VZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 133,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,098 miles

both front discs corrodedon inner face

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,438 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,418 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,930 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,441 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,936 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,625 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre [slight sidewall damage]

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,742 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,393 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,496 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,236 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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YK54 VZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YK54 VZT, 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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YK54 VZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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