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FX04 GCU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,476 mi
Last recorded118,476 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2023 118,476 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive fail on fast idle and second fast idle (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 98,390 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

engine management light (EML) blinks twice during test

Pass 23 May 2020 90,704 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 90,702 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,218 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shock (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,218 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shock (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,113 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,748 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,545 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,769 miles

Corrosion @ front of n/s sill.

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,323 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 GCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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