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GX54 HZK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 HZK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 97,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split and perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 93,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 93,658 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,584 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 73,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,560 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 70,560 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,476 miles

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,473 miles

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

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,424 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,850 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,718 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper poor effort

offside mirror damaged (glass)

offside rear tyre worn on edges 165.70.14t

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 50,425 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and worn on the inner and outer edge 165/70/14t

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,670 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 44,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,402 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,120 miles

o/s//f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,497 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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GX54 HZK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HZK, 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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GX54 HZK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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