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GJ04 PLZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 84,025 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak on flexible section of front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to perish and smear on the screen

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust clamps on joint between front and centre pipes, one has the bolt corroded through the other clamp is heavily corroded and weakened, no leaks at present on this joint

exhaust tailpipe outer skin tatty and starting to split, not leaking at present

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded, also slight binding on offside rear brake but not enough to read on brake test

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,845 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,046 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,304 miles

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

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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GJ04 PLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ04 PLZ, 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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GJ04 PLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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