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GF54 EHW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 EHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,498 miles

both rear shocker cover/bumpstops insecure

n/s/r brake light seems dimmer than o/,poss wrong bulb in?

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush is incorrectly fitted (not pressed in far enough)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend tracking

service light on

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,498 miles

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

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

both rear shocker cover/bumpstops insecure

h/brake is high recommend inspection of rear brakes

n/s/r brake light seems dimmer than o/,poss wrong bulb in?

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush is incorrectly fitted (not pressed in far enough)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend tracking

service light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect the rear brakes are out of adjustment,Recomend inspection.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished and split around the full circumferance,Just legal

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear road wheel inner bead damaged

Suspect the rear brakes are out of adjustment,Recomend inspection.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,932 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,465 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,465 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 May 2012 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriated

o/s mirror has slight crack

Pass 5 May 2011 45,038 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,719 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,706 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,610 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 24,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,593 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 EHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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