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GF54 DVA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,342 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,900 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,949 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low inner edge & perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,969 miles

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

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

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

both front h/lamp lenes fading & image poor

complete exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

slight perishing & movement in both front w/bone mount bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,844 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,494 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Front no.plate cracked

N/S/R Tyre wearing low/bald inside edge (double tread)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Front no.plate cracked

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing low/bald inside edge (double tread)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,722 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly low

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on inside edge + nail in tread

N/S/R Tyre wearing low on outside edge (double tread)+has small cut

Nail close to outside edge O/S/F tyre

Windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,192 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyre perishing

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,361 miles

Both front lower arm rear rubber mounts starting to perish and split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,198 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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GF54 DVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GF54 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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