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GV54 WYY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,771 mi
Last recorded236,771 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 236,771 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 236,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 214,471 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 214,471 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 191,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 191,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,397 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 162,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 122,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 122,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,555 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 87,925 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,234 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low tread

advise slight knock from front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,234 miles

advise h/lamp lenses req cleaning

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 81,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated (on limit) (185/60/14)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,907 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,907 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,776 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 64,776 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 59,785 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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GV54 WYY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV54 WYY, 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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GV54 WYY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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