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GJ54 KJY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,319 mi
Last recorded164,319 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 164,319 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 159,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,841 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Nov 2016 126,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,220 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 114,216 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,061 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr hand brake a bit slow

rear no plate water marked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,805 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,701 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake effiency may require attention 87 kg no lock out

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,701 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear parking brake effiency may require attention 87 kg no lock out

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,122 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the wear bars

Nearside rear tyre wearing very low on the inner edge and the tread is feathering

Offside front tyre wearing near the wear bars

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,580 miles

All brake disc faces corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,580 miles

All brake disc faces corroding

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

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 KJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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