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GF54 PBV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 97,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,428 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,469 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2020 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2019 75,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 71,803 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but light output isn't reduced

Pass 5 May 2017 69,631 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 69,631 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 67,457 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 67,457 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 64,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,395 miles

nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Fail 17 May 2012 46,395 miles

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

nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Fail 19 May 2011 37,797 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,647 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,647 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,900 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 24,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 16,373 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 PBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

GF54 PBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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