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GD04 BYH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,470 mi
Last recorded140,470 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 140,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 117,570 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch show signs of previous fouling

nearside rear tyre, slightly damaged sidewall

offside rear tyre, slightly damaged sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2012 117,565 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch show signs of previous fouling

nearside rear tyre, slightly damaged sidewall

offside rear tyre, slightly damaged sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,647 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 60,915 miles

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

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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GD04 BYH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD04 BYH, 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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GD04 BYH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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