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CW04 GXV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 GXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 155,894 miles

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

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected WISHBONE FRONT BOLT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 153,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,011 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 150,011 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge-close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 147,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge-close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 135,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,231 miles

front brake pads low

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,467 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,168 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,309 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,304 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 15 Jun 2010 76,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,416 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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CW04 GXV 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 73.1%.

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 CW04 GXV, 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 CW04 GXV registered?

CW04 GXV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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