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J31 LSM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,439 mi
Last recorded198,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 LSM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 198,439 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 188,532 miles

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 174,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 164,553 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 158,602 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 158,596 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,378 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 152,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,404 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 143,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,057 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking possible flexi/calliper burst during brake check (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft coupling gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front backing plat insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,431 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 112,769 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,378 miles

front and rear discs thin/corroded and pads low

nail in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,458 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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J31 LSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J31 LSM, 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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J31 LSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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