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GP04 NYB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,719 mi
Last recorded190,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 NYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 190,719 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all brake discs excessively corroded and weak very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to cloudy lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge has cords showing and fraying from within tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both lower brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill has hole and is very weak to touch within 30cm of seatbelt bracket (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has tear within tread and is very dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes have heavy perishing and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp is very bright would suggest wrong bulb fitted

Offside Rear fuel cap cover will not remain close but fuel cap is secure and no leaks good seal

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

diesel glow plug light is flashing on dashboard

Pass 6 Jul 2021 184,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2020 181,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 181,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 179,693 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 179,589 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 177,994 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 177,994 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)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 174,089 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlight lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 174,089 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s rear no effort (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Advise front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlight lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 160,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 156,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,983 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 120,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 117,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 117,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 113,795 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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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GP04 NYB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP04 NYB, 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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GP04 NYB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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