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GJ54 HMK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,378 mi
Last recorded144,378 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 HMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 144,373 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid below min (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba reading too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow at front flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in hand brake (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,749 miles

All four tyres nearing the legal limit of 1.6mm worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Both front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,846 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 111,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 111,971 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,939 miles

Offside o/s/f suspension bush split

n/s/f cv boot torn

n/s/f trye inside edge

o/s/r foot brake slow to react

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,939 miles

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

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

Offside o/s/f suspension bush split

n/s/f cv boot torn

n/s/f trye inside edge

o/s/r foot brake slow to react

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,638 miles

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)

both head light out put on the limit and both images

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,638 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both head light out put on the limit and both images

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,116 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,968 miles

n/s wiper

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,793 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,045 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,147 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,147 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,697 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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GJ54 HMK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ54 HMK, 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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GJ54 HMK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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