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YM53 UAP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,056 mi
Last recorded26,056 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 UAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 26,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 26,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,064 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,660 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 11 Jan 2010 17,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,538 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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YM53 UAP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YM53 UAP, 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 YM53 UAP registered?

YM53 UAP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is YM53 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 UAP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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