CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX54 BOV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 BOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,336 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2025 112,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 109,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 107,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,604 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 100,513 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,271 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 4mm

Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 4mm

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,679 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flex split (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,149 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,543 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,027 miles

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 12 Jul 2010 47,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,252 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,543 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX54 BOV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX54 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX54 BOV?

You can check the full history of GX54 BOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX54 BOV registered?

GX54 BOV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is GX54 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX54 BOV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX54 BOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX54 BOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.