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GJ54 SRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,989 mi
Last recorded62,989 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 SRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,989 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 56,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,709 miles

offside front tyre cracking on inner walls

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

offside front tyre cracking on inner walls

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,563 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,465 miles

Rear tyre side walls deteriorated!

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyre side walls deteriorated!

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,431 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 SRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SRU, 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 GJ54 SRU registered?

GJ54 SRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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