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DA04 LUT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,153 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 79,152 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,674 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,776 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 66,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,584 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 62,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,336 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 41,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 41,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f back plate

Pass 22 May 2017 39,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 39,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 35,451 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2016 35,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,096 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 30,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 27,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 22,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 22,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 21,675 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 15,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 15,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,207 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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DA04 LUT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DA04 LUT, 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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DA04 LUT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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