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GX04 YFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,042 mi
Last recorded162,042 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 162,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust: shield lose back box

Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 153,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,228 miles

slight brake binding nearside rear,rear exhaust box corroded,rear shockabsorber casings broken,front brake hoses wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,775 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,000 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +poor condition (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +poor condition (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,639 miles

brake discs wearing,rear exhaust box poor condition,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake discs wearing,rear exhaust box poor condition,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,252 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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