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GN04 UTF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 UTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre is perished and starting to split

offside and nearside rear seatbelts retraction slow

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Fail 26 Jul 2013 100,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,469 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,397 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,227 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,918 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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GN04 UTF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 GN04 UTF, 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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GN04 UTF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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