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GX54 MLZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 MLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,772 miles

both headlamp beam images becoming hazy

n/s/r tyre/ wheel buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,273 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,273 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2013 39,760 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlight beam images poor

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,503 miles

heavy cracking to n/s rear tyres side wall, near limit, can't see cords at time of test

heavy cracking to o/s rear tyres side wall, near limit, can't see cords at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,396 miles

damage to o/s mirror glass, held in with tape

perishing cracking to rear tyres

Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to o/s mirror glass, held in with tape

perishing cracking to rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,996 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 MLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GX54 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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