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GJ54 YWY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,974 mi
Last recorded106,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 106,974 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,687 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front lower wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,971 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,235 miles

number plates deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 81,190 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo hose split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing two bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,400 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,832 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,832 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow pushing the lamda reading over the limit (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,646 miles

Front headlamps will need replacing next m.o.t only just have a beam pattern

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,580 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,685 miles

bottom arms rear bushes deteroirated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YWY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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