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GJ04 UCZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,851 mi
Last recorded102,851 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 102,851 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 97,310 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,231 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,223 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,606 miles

Coolant leak bottom rad hose ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear unable to check rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,606 miles

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

Coolant leak bottom rad hose ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear unable to check rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,078 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,078 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,725 miles

near side rear tyre perrished in tread pattern

rear wiper inop

Fail 12 Jul 2012 35,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre perrished in tread pattern

rear wiper inop

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,651 miles

front wiper blades noisy

near side rear tyre perrished in tread pattern

slight leak at near side front cv boot

Fail 30 Jun 2011 33,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades noisy

near side rear tyre perrished in tread pattern

slight leak at near side front cv boot

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,699 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,762 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 UCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

GJ04 UCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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