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GN54 PBZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 PBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,479 miles

exhaust corroded ( back box )

Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,479 miles

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

exhaust corroded ( back box )

Pass 3 May 2016 102,616 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 102,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,331 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,715 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brakes slight bind

rear shocker covers loose

exhaust skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

exhaust skin corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brakes slight bind

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,331 miles

front tyres worn inners

nsr shocker dust cover loose

osf suspension arm rear bush weak/split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn inners

nsr shocker dust cover loose

osf suspension arm rear bush weak/split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 84,189 miles

exhaust corroded

osf suspension bush splitting (ARM)

slight brake bind

Fail 2 May 2012 84,189 miles

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

exhaust corroded

osf suspension bush splitting (ARM)

slight brake bind

Fail 24 May 2011 76,599 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 76,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,187 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

engine and gear box damp with oil

tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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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GN54 PBZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GN54 PBZ, 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 GN54 PBZ registered?

GN54 PBZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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