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YK54 WBM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,707 mi
Last recorded182,707 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WBM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 182,707 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 182,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 178,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 178,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 175,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 182,783 miles

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

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

Outer both sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 166,795 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 155,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,513 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,307 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,272 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,987 miles

covers on underside of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in the offside front track rod arm

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,985 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

covers on underside of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in the offside front track rod arm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2009 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,410 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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YK54 WBM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WBM, 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 YK54 WBM registered?

YK54 WBM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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