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GL04 BGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,999 mi
Last recorded180,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 180,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 176,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 173,747 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 173,745 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 171,542 miles

Both Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 169,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 29 May 2019 164,909 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise change A.S.A.P. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise change A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 159,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 159,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 152,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 145,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,158 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 142,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BGF, 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 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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