CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV54 AFO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 AFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,635 miles

Rear bumper and boot lid damaged but not structural

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 61,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Jan 2022 42,257 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split & leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,850 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2020 34,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2019 29,565 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished. suspect to cords 165/70-14

Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,832 miles

Advise; offside front seat belt slow to retract/ Strong Advise; both rear tyre outer wall perished.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides at inner wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,682 miles

Advise; both rear tyre outer wall perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 24,060 miles

Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract - needs assistance

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,158 miles

tyre wear on both fronts inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2015 21,157 miles

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

tyre wear on both fronts inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,753 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 14,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,744 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 12,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,652 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV54 AFO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV54 AFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV54 AFO?

You can check the full history of GV54 AFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV54 AFO registered?

GV54 AFO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GV54 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 AFO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV54 AFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV54 AFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.