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GJ04 UCN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,477 mi
Last recorded156,477 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 156,477 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,037 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching the wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2010 75,680 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both floor undersides covered with plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

slight damage to n/s. door mirror.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 68,734 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both floor undersides covered with plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

slight damage to n/s. door mirror.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,702 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 64,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 51,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UCN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ04 UCN, 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 GJ04 UCN registered?

GJ04 UCN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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