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FV04 LWS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LWS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,475 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,384 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,648 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all brakes binding

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,090 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,041 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 62,966 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,974 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid reqs changing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,682 miles

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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,658 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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FV04 LWS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV04 LWS, 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 FV04 LWS registered?

FV04 LWS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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