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RO04 GSV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 GSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,894 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 60,570 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight wear on outer edge of tread on both front tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear on outer edge of tread on both front tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,801 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,332 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 18,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,196 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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RO04 GSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO04 GSV, 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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RO04 GSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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