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L8 OMD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OMD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 138,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 127,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 115,016 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 6 May 2022 105,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 105,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,373 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 58,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light damage to side wall.

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished.

Offside Rear Bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,348 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Small chips in windscreen

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 26 May 2015 54,277 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate (beam pattern ok at time of test)

chips in windscreen

front discs lipped and offside pads becoming low

front tyres becoming low on tread

nearside rear bumpstop broken

small cut in nearside front tyre outerwall

Fail 26 May 2015 54,277 miles

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

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

both headlamps starting to deteriorate (beam pattern ok at time of test)

chips in windscreen

front discs lipped and offside pads becoming low

front tyres becoming low on tread

nearside rear bumpstop broken

small cut in nearside front tyre outerwall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside and offside console rear bushes deteriorated and split[not resulting in excessive movement at time of test]

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

Pass 25 May 2012 43,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,278 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside outer CV gaiter starting to split.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,278 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside outer CV gaiter starting to split.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,552 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear discs corroded

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,717 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in outer tyrewall

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outerwall perished

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight wear on edges of front tyres

chips in windscreen

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear tyre cracked on inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre outerwall[not to cords]

cuts in offside rear tyre innerwall[not to cords]

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear suspension bumpstop starting to perish

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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L8 OMD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L8 OMD, 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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L8 OMD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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