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GL04 BFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 127,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 127,855 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 118,992 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 112,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,405 miles

slight warp on nearside front brake disc

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 87,657 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,984 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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GL04 BFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL04 BFA, 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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GL04 BFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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