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GX04 HDG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 103,803 miles

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

Front Wipers smear

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 97,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge 165/70/14/81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 79,797 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 61,055 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,773 miles

(front brakes slight binding,rear exhaust box corroded,brake back plates corroded,brake discs wearing,n/s windsreen cracked,front tyres wearing on edges) •

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 57,773 miles

(front brakes slight binding,rear exhaust box corroded,brake back plates corroded,brake discs wearing,n/s windsreen cracked,front tyres wearing on edges) •

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,772 miles

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

front brakes slight binding,rear exhaust box corroded,brake discs wearing,front tyres wearing on edges

n/s windsreen cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2019 55,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link rod (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes slight binding,rear exhaust box corroded,brake discs wearing,front tyres wearing on edges

n/s windsreen cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,404 miles

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

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

n/s windscreen cracked,rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s windscreen cracked,rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,661 miles

wear in front suspension lower bushes,rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,638 miles

rear exhaust corroded,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,739 miles

Front suspension bushes worn,rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 33,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,481 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,756 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 19,755 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)

Pass 11 May 2007 16,721 miles

both front tyres for inner tread depth

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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GX04 HDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX04 HDG, 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 GX04 HDG registered?

GX04 HDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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