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GL54 NRV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,576 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 77,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,769 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,684 miles

slight blow front section of exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,431 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,253 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

front brake discs worn

hand brake long travel

Fail 6 Feb 2018 59,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust system rusty in places

front brake discs worn

hand brake long travel

nearside outer cv gaiter badly perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,762 miles

off side plus near side front tyres worn low on inner edges

play in off side inner rack end

Fail 31 Jan 2017 53,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side plus near side front tyres worn low on inner edges

play in off side inner rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,380 miles

Advise - near side outer c/v gaiter splitting

Advise - play in off side inner rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 32,397 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,522 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,203 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 17,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 10,837 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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GL54 NRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL54 NRV, 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 GL54 NRV registered?

GL54 NRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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