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YR04 XRV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 156,859 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Fail 30 Nov 2020 146,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad material separated from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,063 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,604 miles

Boot does not open as intended but can open from inside by pulling catch

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner door card missing, door can be opened by a cable as inner handle is missing

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front o/s - n/s

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Boot does not open as intended but can open from inside by pulling catch

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner door card missing, door can be opened by a cable as inner handle is missing

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front o/s - n/s

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,045 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front inner door card missing door can be opened by a cable as handle is missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front inner door card missing door can be opened by a cable as handle is missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,796 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint play

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

Temperature warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,043 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,495 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 86,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm

exhaust back box skinning

front and rear brake discs lipped

rear seat base not fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,065 miles

for future tests,please ensure that there is adequate room for the boot to be inspected

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 48,074 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front bottom arm bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2009 47,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside and nearside front bottom arm bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,167 miles

Rear number plate water damaged,not onto letters yet

Fail 12 Apr 2008 40,167 miles

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

Rear number plate water damaged,not onto letters yet

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,909 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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YR04 XRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YR04 XRV, 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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YR04 XRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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