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GJ04 UCS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

220,475 mi
Last recorded220,475 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UCS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 220,475 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 220,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 214,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 209,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front out cv gaitor clip missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 209,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front out cv gaitor clip missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil level low

Pass 2 Sep 2020 205,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 205,376 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 198,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 198,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 188,702 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 178,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 166,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 154,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 129,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 116,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 102,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 88,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 74,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,927 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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GJ04 UCS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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