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LC54 DLN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 86,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end lock nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end lock nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit and inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,839 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,471 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,121 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,085 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 16,105 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,167 miles

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

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 DLN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc 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 LC54 DLN, 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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LC54 DLN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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