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RF54 GZL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,143 mi
Last recorded139,143 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,850 miles

EML on

both headlights have poor pattern

corrosion on exhaust back box

front pads low

near side rear tyre showing signs of aging

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,382 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)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,572 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,402 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Sep 2011 62,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf cv boot residual greece around boot

slight play in drivers seat runners

Fail 7 Sep 2011 62,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf cv boot residual greece around boot

slight play in drivers seat runners

Fail 18 Sep 2010 53,169 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter has a small split.

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,169 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter has a small split.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 33,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,113 miles

Damage to offside front and rear doors.

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly on outer tyre wall.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,113 miles

Damage to offside front and rear doors.

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly on outer tyre wall.

Travel on handbrake.

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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RF54 GZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF54 GZL, 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 RF54 GZL registered?

RF54 GZL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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