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HW54 GMU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,578 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 69,578 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,317 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 66,317 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,050 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,236 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 61,214 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,294 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,798 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 39,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,095 miles

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

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,187 miles

play in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,314 miles

nearside screen washer weak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,464 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 GMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW54 GMU, 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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What year was HW54 GMU registered?

HW54 GMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is HW54 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW54 GMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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