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GU54 UDE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,385 mi
Last recorded75,385 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 66,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,349 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,919 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,561 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and perishing

reverse lights not working

Fail 31 Aug 2018 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and perishing

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,968 miles

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

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,087 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,725 miles

freeplay in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes and worn

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,716 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)

freeplay in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes and worn

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,537 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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GU54 UDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GU54 UDE, 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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What year was GU54 UDE registered?

GU54 UDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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