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DK04 LFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 LFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Offside Front headlight deterioarted

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear shock dust covers insecure

chip in windscreen

exhust flex deteriorated, rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Offside Front headlight deterioarted

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear shock dust covers insecure

chip in windscreen

exhust flex deteriorated, rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn low inner edge on limit

both rear shock dust covers insecure

both rear shocks damp

exhaust flex deteriorated

rear exhuast box corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,999 miles

Both rear shock dust cover insecure

Chip in windscreen

Engine damp with oil

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

both rear shock dust cover insecure

engine damp with oil

exhaust flex deteriorated and slight blow

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

both rear shock dust cover insecure

engine damp with oil

exhaust flex deteriorated and slight blow

imbalance front brakes

long travel parking brake

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,676 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,624 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,415 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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DK04 LFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK04 LFJ, 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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DK04 LFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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