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GU54 VXE

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity slightly reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded . security not significantly reduced.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity slightly reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded . security not significantly reduced.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear parking brake requirements only just met .service / adjustment advised.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,917 miles

Both rear brake backplates starting to corrode, but not to excess

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section on exhaust front pipe starting to corrode/split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 86,913 miles

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

Both rear brake backplates starting to corrode, but not to excess

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section on exhaust front pipe starting to corrode/split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear drum back plate corroded but not to excess.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded but not to excess.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear drum back plate corroded but not to excess.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded but not to excess.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,474 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind when rotated by hand.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box tatty but gas tight.

Pass 2 May 2019 84,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,678 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Front Exhaust front pipe broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 81,542 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated, slight leak.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,313 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,381 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 VXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VXE, 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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GU54 VXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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