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GU04 BGE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,485 mi
Last recorded163,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 BGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 163,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop deteriorated and loose

under tray slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 150,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,118 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 134,310 miles

Rear REAR BOX OUTER CASING COMING AWAY

Fail 7 Mar 2017 134,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear REAR BOX OUTER CASING COMING AWAY

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,682 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,681 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 115,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer casing going rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2015 115,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer casing going rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,294 miles

front tyres shhowing signs of wear to inner edges

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,173 miles

offside washer slightly weak

brake servo hose slightly chaffed

nearside rear bumpstop perished

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,173 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake servo hose slightly chaffed

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside washer slightly weak

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear console bushes split (no excessive movement)

handbrake travel alittle high (working ok)

wiper blades split and smeary (clear screen)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front spot lamp lens damaged.

slight play/wear in nearside steering rack end.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front spot lamp lens damaged.

slight play/wear in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,666 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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GU04 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU04 BGE, 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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GU04 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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