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GY54 SJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,712 mi
Last recorded152,712 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,712 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on quarter panel

Nearside corrosion on outer sill

Nearside parking brake requirement just met

Offside Rear corrosion on quarter panel

Offside corrosion on outer sill

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

airbox loose

fan belt cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2018 141,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lens slighty defective front beam pattern borderline pass

headlight lens slighty defect near front beam pattern borderline pass

tyre worn close to legal limit worn on edge nearside front totalbald on inside and almost and almost through to cords dangerous

Fail 21 Aug 2018 141,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inside and almost through to cord **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,285 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 138,407 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 138,389 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,580 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 90,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,656 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2008 39,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2008 39,622 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 SJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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