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RK04 GWD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,713 mi
Last recorded172,713 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 172,713 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 172,711 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 166,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 157,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,161 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,878 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,000 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)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,614 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,891 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 GWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

RK04 GWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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