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VX54 GXE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,560 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush. Perished/splitting. No excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush. Perished/splitting. No excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 85,813 miles

Lower Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,907 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,629 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack insecure clamp loose (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 59,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,968 miles

N/S front brake, slight judder.

hand/park-brake travel high. N/S & O/S rear, child seats fitted. N/S & O/S front suspension arm (rear) bush splitting.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,968 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S front brake, slight judder.

hand/park-brake travel high. N/S & O/S rear, child seats fitted. N/S & O/S front suspension arm (rear) bush splitting.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,028 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 GXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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