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LB04 CHY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,255 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,471 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 113,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 110,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 108,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 104,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 99,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 92,786 miles

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

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Fail 21 May 2019 92,785 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 22 May 2018 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 23 May 2017 74,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 64,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,492 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 47,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,578 miles

both front wishbone bushs slightly split

Fail 25 May 2012 34,763 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 18,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2007 14,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 14,409 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 CHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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