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GX04 HDL

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 118,390 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake readings lower than expected

Fail 10 Mar 2026 118,390 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake readings lower than expected

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,741 miles

Both headlamp beam images very poor

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

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

O/S/R brake lower efficiency than expected

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,611 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 93,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,917 miles

Both headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 75,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 8 Nov 2019 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear damage noted to outer sill

Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear damage noted to outer sill

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,470 miles

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside damage to outer sill

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment check

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,634 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,634 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,353 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,741 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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GX04 HDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDL, 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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GX04 HDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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