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GY54 MXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,044 mi
Last recorded168,044 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 168,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever not returned to stop (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatsheild on silencer slightly loose

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

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 26 Feb 2026 168,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever not returned to stop (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatsheild on silencer slightly loose

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2025 157,297 miles

Heat shield above rear silencer loose, not likely to fall off.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,028 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,023 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,883 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside washer not working but nearside provides enough water for both sides

Fail 10 May 2019 128,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside washer not working but nearside provides enough water for both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

off rear lence cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,336 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

off rear lence cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,612 miles

headlamps starting to deteriate beam patterns only just acceptable

Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamps starting to deteriate beam patterns only just acceptable

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,191 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,391 miles

Rear left tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,266 miles

cut in rear left tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,597 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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GY54 MXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GY54 MXA, 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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GY54 MXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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