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FE04 GYC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 GYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,988 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,698 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Drivers seatbelt slow to rewind

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Rear brake balance requires attention

Fail 1 Mar 2018 59,698 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Drivers seatbelt slow to rewind

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake balance requires attention

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,937 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 53,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 41,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,254 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,198 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,054 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads close to limit

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008
Fail 15 Feb 2008 13,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 8,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,339 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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FE04 GYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE04 GYC, 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 FE04 GYC registered?

FE04 GYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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