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FY04 GRK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,493 mi
Last recorded56,493 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GRK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,493 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,913 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,913 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,097 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,415 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,398 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,083 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,083 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,461 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone arm rear bush starting to break away

slight wear in lower engine stabilizer arm

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,966 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,983 miles

both front wiper rubbers starting to split at ends

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,831 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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FY04 GRK 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 69.6%.

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 FY04 GRK, 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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FY04 GRK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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