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FX04 GDE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 GDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 140,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 140,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 138,873 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 138,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,954 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,350 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 133,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,549 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 21 Apr 2017 127,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,374 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 1 Apr 2016 119,369 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

front tyres near legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,774 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,774 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 27 Mar 2014 103,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,888 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)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,101 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,724 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,943 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,735 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 54,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 40,843 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 GDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX04 GDE, 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 FX04 GDE registered?

FX04 GDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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