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GL54 HXU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,040 mi
Last recorded149,040 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 HXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 149,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 133,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 120,182 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,194 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror held together with tape

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 109,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror held together with tape

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door mirror held together with tape

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door mirror held together with tape

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,636 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,410 miles

nearside front outer wall as cut but no cords showing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 41,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,762 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Child seat fitted nsr

Front reg plate cracked but not likey to be miss read

Fail 23 Dec 2010 35,762 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres badly perished

Child seat fitted nsr

Front reg plate cracked but not likey to be miss read

Fail 23 Dec 2009 30,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL54 HXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GL54 HXU, 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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GL54 HXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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