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GY54 SKE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,186 mi
Last recorded71,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2022 71,186 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension defects (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing mounting completely broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,443 miles

head lamp aim poor

o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,982 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2015 40,982 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,726 miles

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

O/S/F tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,751 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,668 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,560 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn outer edge pressure low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SKE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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