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LD04 HYW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 HYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 115,691 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,589 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 106,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,124 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,061 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,061 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,499 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,827 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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LD04 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 LD04 HYW, 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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LD04 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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