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LC54 DLV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,065 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers worn

Pass 24 Feb 2025 56,833 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 56,833 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated, poor focus. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s wiper blade beginning to split at ends.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 54,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 53,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam focus (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam focus (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,377 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2016 48,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,487 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,185 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 19 Feb 2009 23,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,115 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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LC54 DLV 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 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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