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BU04 GFG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 75,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,028 miles

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear n/s tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2011 30,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 22,515 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 13,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 10,685 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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BU04 GFG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU04 GFG, 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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BU04 GFG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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