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KU04 LDC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 LDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 115,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake lever a bit high

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,804 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 91,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,053 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 84,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,147 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,578 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,404 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 46,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,568 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall showing signs of perrishing

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,644 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 29,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,512 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,002 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,932 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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KU04 LDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KU04 LDC, 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 KU04 LDC registered?

KU04 LDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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