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GJ04 UDE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,717 mi
Last recorded185,717 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 185,717 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 185,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 158,234 miles

nsf lower suspension arm bracket wrong bolt used not enough thread inserted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 158,234 miles

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

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

nsf lower suspension arm bracket wrong bolt used not enough thread inserted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 154,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,269 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 144,269 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 129,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,135 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,096 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,531 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,130 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,508 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 UDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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