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LB04 CHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,919 mi
Last recorded162,919 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 155,164 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 155,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 149,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 139,989 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 139,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 121,935 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,581 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,580 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,227 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,969 miles

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lens covers (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

Pass 19 May 2015 76,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,934 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside inner front drive shaft gaiter insecure on shaft(no clip)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,044 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover broken away(insecure)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,044 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover broken away(insecure)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jul 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,438 miles

both rear indicators weak colour

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,641 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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LB04 CHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LB04 CHJ, 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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LB04 CHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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