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YP54 ZHN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,607 mi
Last recorded55,607 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 ZHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

No Reverse Lights

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 55,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

No Reverse Lights

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Reverse Lights

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 53,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No Reverse Lights

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,047 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,892 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 39,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,958 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,296 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2014 29,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,048 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 25,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,625 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 22,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,161 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,323 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 17,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,775 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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YP54 ZHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP54 ZHN, 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 YP54 ZHN registered?

YP54 ZHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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