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GK04 BUH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 64,788 miles

Both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Engine oil level close to MIN

Fail 15 Jun 2019 64,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Engine oil level close to MIN

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner egde

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner egde

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,910 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 51,907 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 50,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,092 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 49,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,665 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,040 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,988 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)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GK04 BUH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GK04 BUH, 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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GK04 BUH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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