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GU04 PGV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,890 mi
Last recorded165,890 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 165,890 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,675 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 147,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,288 miles

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

Offside Front c v boot perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn / bald on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty / poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box poor / heat shield adrift

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,383 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box poor / heat shield adrift

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,680 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

rear wiper split (gen)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,932 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,068 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES CRACKING AND PERISHED -BUT OK* REAR TYRES WORN* EXHAUST RUSTED BUT SOUND* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER* THICK CARPETS ANDSHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING* FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED*

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 36,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,098 miles

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

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

Slight front brake disc worp.

front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight front brake disc worp.

front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

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 PGV 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 66.7%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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