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ND04 GVJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,075 mi
Last recorded171,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND04 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 171,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Apr 2022 171,069 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 158,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 153,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 148,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,245 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,581 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,224 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre needs checking by a trye speacilist to see if correct rotation

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,742 miles

offside rear tyre needs checking by a trye speacilist to see if correct rotation

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,958 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ND04 GVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ND04 GVJ, 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 ND04 GVJ registered?

ND04 GVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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