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HW54 GME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 127,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

engine management light on

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,467 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,467 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR TYRES WORN LOW....

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,542 miles

corrosion in rear discs /n/s/r tyre low ,both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,860 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE LIGHT ON..ADVISE - CAMBELT CHANGE??..

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW..FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED..

imbalance from front brakes..damage to wireing loom(by bulk head)..rear exhaust corroded..

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,165 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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HW54 GME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW54 GME, 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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HW54 GME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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