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LC54 DKO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 106,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,372 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both headlamps glazed

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,419 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps glazed

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,211 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside and offside headlamps glazed

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both headlamps glazed

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both headlamps glazed

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,709 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to show signs of age cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC54 DKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC54 DKO, 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 LC54 DKO registered?

LC54 DKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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