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BU04 GGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 75,554 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,766 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 71,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,815 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2024 67,815 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm's (5.2.3 (e))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,224 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 53,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,807 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,253 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,253 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

parking brake travel high

Pass 14 May 2008 13,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,703 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 GGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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