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GX04 HEJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,995 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,951 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,399 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + rear exhaust and shield insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,507 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,705 miles

Exhaust corroded + shield insecure

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 90,703 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded + shield insecure

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

front+rear number plates poor condition,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,rear exhaust box corroded

h/lamps poor condition,both rear axle mountings wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2021 86,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

front+rear number plates poor condition,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,rear exhaust box corroded

h/lamps poor condition,both rear axle mountings wearing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked,h/lamps poor condition,front tyres wearing on edges,brake ferrules corroding

rear exhaust box corroding,

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked,h/lamps poor condition,front tyres wearing on edges,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges,brake ferrules corroding,both headlamps poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,898 miles

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

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

suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,365 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,593 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,978 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,783 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread,rear brakes slight binding,rear brake discs wearing,rear brake pads wearing low,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,504 miles

slight brake binding from nearside rear,tyres perishing,rear brake discs wearing,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,864 miles

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush splitting,osf tyre tread cracking and worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,407 miles

chips in windsreen,brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,646 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 HEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GX04 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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