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GN54 PCU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

236,709 mi
Last recorded236,709 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 236,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 236,686 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 236,680 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 229,498 miles

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

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

offside front ball joint has a snapped bolt, still secure with other 2 bolts

Pass 16 Oct 2023 206,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside ball joint has a boly missing but still secure

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 206,144 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside ball joint has a boly missing but still secure

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 185,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 185,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 163,754 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 163,558 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,501 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 147,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,923 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 126,923 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,890 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,703 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,928 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,964 miles

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

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 PCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 PCU, 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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GN54 PCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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