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YM04 BVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 BVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 52,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 44,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,119 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2021 36,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,297 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 30,297 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,047 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 9 Sep 2016 20,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,187 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,956 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight play in both front bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,068 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,339 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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YM04 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YM04 BVE, 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 YM04 BVE registered?

YM04 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is YM04 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 BVE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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