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GF54 DVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,929 mi
Last recorded64,929 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,929 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill.

damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

nearside washer jet poor.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill.

damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

nearside washer jet poor.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,525 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside front lower sill panel

Fail 1 Oct 2008 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to nearside front lower sill panel

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 29,788 miles

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

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

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

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 DVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DVG, 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 GF54 DVG registered?

GF54 DVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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