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DK04 LFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,968 mi
Last recorded183,968 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 LFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 183,968 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 183,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 171,834 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 171,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 159,214 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 159,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 153,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 150,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 150,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 144,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 144,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%) system may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,052 miles

Nearside rear brake binding park brake not fully releasing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (chalked) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%) system may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 125,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,785 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 118,785 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 109,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,901 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,901 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,748 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,886 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 37,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DK04 LFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK04 LFE, 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 DK04 LFE registered?

DK04 LFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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