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CJ04 LVB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

182,856 mi
Last recorded182,856 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 182,856 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 181,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 179,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 179,017 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 178,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 178,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2019 174,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 161,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,065 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 147,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 128,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 118,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 103,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 89,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 64,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,740 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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CJ04 LVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CJ04 LVB, 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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CJ04 LVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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