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GP04 YVU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 22,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 21,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 21,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 18,911 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 18,130 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 16,264 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 14,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 10,506 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,374 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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GP04 YVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GP04 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP04 YVU registered?

GP04 YVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is GP04 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 YVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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