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L300 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

175,873 mi
Last recorded175,873 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 175,873 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 175,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 174,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 174,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 174,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 174,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 173,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 173,490 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 170,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 170,687 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 168,183 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 168,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 164,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 164,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached bolt loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 157,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 150,694 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 150,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 136,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,478 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,409 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 1 Dec 2009 48,209 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,209 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 42,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,049 miles

nearside side light dull

Pass 8 May 2007 19,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 19,630 miles

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

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

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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L300 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L300 VRS, 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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L300 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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