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RF54 GZN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,388 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread very low on outer edge

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Rear shock absorbers corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,386 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread very low on outer edge

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Rear shock absorbers corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,698 miles

headlamp light output slightly cloudy

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer edge

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

rear shock absorbers corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,692 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

headlamp light output slightly cloudy

nearside rear tyre tread worn to wear bars

offside front tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer edge

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

rear shock absorbers corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2014 92,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,639 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,204 miles

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

offside front tyre getting low

outer cover on exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,837 miles

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

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

covers front to rear under vehicle

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rearbushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged over 40mm in swept area behind tax disc

Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,983 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

covers front to rear under vehicle

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges andclose to exposing inner cords

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rearbushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged over 40mm in swept area behind tax disc

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,798 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

covers front to rear under vehicle

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Oct 2007 18,579 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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RF54 GZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

RF54 GZN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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