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GJ54 KJF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,291 mi
Last recorded91,291 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,793 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 70,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,606 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,428 miles

Offside Front body has damage

Fail 16 Nov 2018 62,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front body has damage

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,943 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,825 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,601 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,309 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 KJF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ54 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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