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FY04 GTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 120,483 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2019 120,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,538 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,432 miles

both headlights on lower limit

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 91,432 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlights on lower limit

lots of handbrake travel

radiator leaking

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

both headlights on lower limit

lots of handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded

slight play on front exhaust flexi

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,682 miles

rear exhaust corroded

wipers in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 79,679 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

rear brakes 65% imbalanced

rear exhaust corroded

wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,075 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,075 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,881 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,611 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 GTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

FY04 GTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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