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GK04 BUU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,752 mi
Last recorded190,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 190,752 miles

rear hand brake just made performence

Fail 2 Feb 2024 190,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification shock rubbing on inner sidewall of the tyre (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 182,982 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 182,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 171,221 miles

offside front inner steering rack end worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2021 160,070 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 160,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 145,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,956 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside front tyre close legal limit

offside headlamp slight insecurity

Pass 5 Jun 2017 132,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,695 miles

Front tyres extremely close to legal limit. advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,216 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,407 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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GK04 BUU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK04 BUU, 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 GK04 BUU registered?

GK04 BUU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is GK04 BUU safe to buy?

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