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FV04 LXF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,807 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,807 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,978 miles

Front tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,978 miles

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

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

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

Front tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,945 miles

Rear both tyres void of tread on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2019 100,945 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres void of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,692 miles

Nearside Front void of tread on inside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inside and outside edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,692 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking vac pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front void of tread on inside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inside and outside edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,798 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 55,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,591 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly worn to edges of tread area

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,601 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,941 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 11,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,623 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,379 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 LXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

FV04 LXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 LXF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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