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BU04 GGA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,100 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 80,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 61,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,895 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 57,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 55,849 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 55,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 56,694 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 47,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,020 miles

Front lower arms,rear bushes splitting

Pass 16 May 2014 42,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 42,985 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 39,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,300 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)

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,291 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2009 24,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 24,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 20,143 miles

n/s/front tyre life limited 3mm

Fail 16 May 2008 20,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre life limited 3mm

Pass 29 May 2007 15,681 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 GGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GGA, 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 BU04 GGA registered?

BU04 GGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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