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GX04 TGY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,245 mi
Last recorded110,245 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 110,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 108,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 106,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,993 miles

park brake travel high

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,635 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,635 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,381 miles

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

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,999 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,049 miles

Both headlamp beam images only just visible due to lens deterioration

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

Significant & uneven wear to both front tyres(edges)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,837 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR,LENSES HAZED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 165/70r14 85h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND

Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR,LENSES HAZED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 165/70r14 85h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,471 miles

165/70TR14

Both dipped beam images very poor(lenses)

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,225 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,241 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,520 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,519 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,279 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 TGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

GX04 TGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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