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GX04 HFH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HFH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,891 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens detoriated effecting output and image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens detoriated effecting output and image (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,065 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 83,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,042 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,263 miles

Both rear tyres have some perishing cracks

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

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

Rear silencer body corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,185 miles

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,078 miles

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

long handbrake travel

rear silencer slight deterioration

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 x bolt missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level near minimum

long handbrake travel

rear silencer slight deterioration

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,125 miles

both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

both wipers are split at the ends

Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

both wipers are split at the ends

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,159 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres Perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,157 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

NSR & OSR Tyres Perished

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,069 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,543 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 HFH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

GX04 HFH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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