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VX54 GXC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 GXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,248 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 16,492 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,485 miles

front lower suspenstion arm rear bushes worn, knocking when braking.

high level brake light faulty,(new unit needed)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,986 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension lower rear bushes wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,116 miles

front suspension lower rear bushes wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,219 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,155 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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VX54 GXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX54 GXC, 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 VX54 GXC registered?

VX54 GXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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