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GX04 HDZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,688 mi
Last recorded138,688 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,688 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

engine management light on

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 138,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

engine management light on

exhaust backbox deteriorated

offside driveshaft inner bolts loose

Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,318 miles

Damage to N/S outer sill

Front inner pads appear low

Front number plate poor condition

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

O/S inner cv gaitor heavily covered in grease no visual splits and sensor hanging next to it

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 129,084 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges - tread not cut as deep

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Apr 2012 129,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low on edges - tread not cut as deep

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,766 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside sill damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,274 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 116,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2009 106,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear wheel hard to turn by hand indicating brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,847 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear wheel hard to turn by hand indicating brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Feb 2008 95,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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