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GY54 SMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,020 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 55% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,027 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aimed too low ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aimed too low ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,168 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,289 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,053 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,345 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 25,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,407 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 SMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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