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GU04 PFD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,294 mi
Last recorded182,294 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 182,294 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 182,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 169,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 169,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexey pipe (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

no coolant in reservoir

Pass 2 Mar 2016 161,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,739 miles

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/F

Fail 25 Feb 2015 153,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/F

Pass 26 Feb 2014 145,366 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 140,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,756 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 124,756 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slighty

front number plate broken

Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slighty

front number plate broken

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,392 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,128 miles

offside front fog light broken

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 PFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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