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BU04 GFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 104,371 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded & heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,440 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded & heat shield insecure

Pass 18 May 2018 102,512 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,378 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,667 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,613 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,403 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,510 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,319 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 GFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU04 GFY, 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 GFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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