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YL53 UFW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 125,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,035 miles

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))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 125,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,520 miles

N/s/f + O/s/f Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,244 miles

Exhaust rear poor

Nearside Rear brake disc corrded

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,726 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front lower suspension arms corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,726 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,918 miles

both headlamps poor and beam pattern poor

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake showing signs of binding but not at time of test

slight play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

possible noise from alternator freewheel pulley

rear brakes slightly binding

tailgate struts faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,974 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,841 miles

offside rear brake lever not returning to its stop

offside rear brake slightly binding ( futher check required )

rear numberplate poor

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wash inopp /pipes off

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,063 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rea caliper lever not returning to stop.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges

rear no plate poor

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,151 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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YL53 UFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YL53 UFW, 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 YL53 UFW registered?

YL53 UFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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