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FX04 GCF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 GCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,683 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,189 miles

Intermitant MIL lamp

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust casing corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,588 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,837 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rear corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,653 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,652 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,822 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,461 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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FX04 GCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FX04 GCF, 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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FX04 GCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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