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RK04 GVY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,683 mi
Last recorded35,683 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2026 35,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 32,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 31,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 30,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,774 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,625 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 24,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,858 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 8,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,147 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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RK04 GVY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RK04 GVY, 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 RK04 GVY registered?

RK04 GVY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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The MOT history for RK04 GVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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