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FX04 GDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 157,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 147,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 138,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 108,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 73,880 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mal on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2015 64,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mal on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,247 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 48,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 20 May 2013 48,566 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 46,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deteriorating.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,648 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,252 miles

Both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,954 miles

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

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 7 Mar 2007 19,939 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 GDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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