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CV04 GDJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 GDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has slight damage

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

Rear N/S & O/S Rear ABS sensor wiring ha slight damage

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2024 72,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has slight damage

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

Rear N/S & O/S Rear ABS sensor wiring ha slight damage

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2023 61,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 51,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 35,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,454 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,955 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 16,955 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,749 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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CV04 GDJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV04 GDJ, 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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CV04 GDJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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