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GY04 HVN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,211 mi
Last recorded106,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,211 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

reverse warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,211 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

reverse warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones, separate bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 102,679 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Auxiliary drive belt is damaged

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil level is below minimum

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones, separate bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 93,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,393 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,678 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,251 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,251 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,317 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight leak from radiator bottom hose

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,744 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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GY04 HVN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GY04 HVN, 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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GY04 HVN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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