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FY04 GSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,249 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is perished.

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

Signs of a leak on fuel filter but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,492 miles

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

Offside front brake is starting to bind.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake is starting to bind.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,311 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,281 miles

Wear in inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,232 miles

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,259 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,082 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,714 miles

man light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 18,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

man light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,735 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 GSZ 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 76.2%.

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 FY04 GSZ, 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 FY04 GSZ registered?

FY04 GSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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