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GF54 DUV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,665 mi
Last recorded179,665 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 179,665 miles

mil lamp on

steering rack gaiters condition

Fail 9 May 2018 179,665 miles

mil lamp on

steering rack gaiters condition

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

Pass 18 May 2017 173,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 173,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 163,104 miles

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

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

n/s rear shock shroud insecure

Fail 11 May 2016 163,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s rear shock shroud insecure

Pass 7 May 2015 153,312 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 153,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2014 148,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 135,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 124,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

imbalance in rear brakes

nearside wiper blade worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 124,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

imbalance in rear brakes

nearside wiper blade worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF54 DUV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF54 DUV, 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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GF54 DUV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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