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GY04 XVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,514 mi
Last recorded160,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 XVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 160,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passengers seat back rest partially insecure (bottom pin missing)

Rear Heat shield partially insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2020 160,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passengers seat back rest partially insecure (bottom pin missing)

Rear Heat shield partially insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but unlikely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Back rest not fully secured but unlikely to become detached or cause injury

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Heat shield loose but unlikely to become detached

Fail 10 Jul 2019 155,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords / structure visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but unlikely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Back rest not fully secured but unlikely to become detached or cause injury

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Heat shield loose but unlikely to become detached

Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 139,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,765 miles

exhaust deteriating

o/s/r slight brake bind

wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wiper blades split

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,622 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,235 miles

nearside front Tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,443 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,443 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,855 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,966 miles

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

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 XVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GY04 XVE, 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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What year was GY04 XVE registered?

GY04 XVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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