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WK54 GNJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,748 mi
Last recorded187,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 GNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 187,748 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,123 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 182,123 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 177,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 177,947 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 174,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 2.5mm slightly wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 168,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 162,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 157,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,590 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 154,587 miles

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,054 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 149,054 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,285 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2014 138,578 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 138,578 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,942 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 132,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,708 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,466 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2010 117,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 111,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 111,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,876 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 105,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,160 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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WK54 GNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WK54 GNJ, 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 WK54 GNJ registered?

WK54 GNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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