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AU04 LCY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 156,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,007 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 137,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust back box heat cover damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 115,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 96,956 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 96,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 85,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

n/s rear tail light wrong wattage

o/s front indicator damaged

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

rear indicators slightly disoloured

windscreen has small dmage

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2013 85,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

n/s rear tail light wrong wattage

o/s front indicator damaged

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

rear indicators slightly disoloured

windscreen has small dmage

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 62,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,021 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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AU04 LCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU04 LCY, 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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AU04 LCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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