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LD04 NJE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,464 mi
Last recorded136,464 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 NJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 136,464 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 136,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,548 miles

offside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,096 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,857 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,516 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,658 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and close to limit

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 101,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and close to limit

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 95,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 95,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box corodded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,296 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,296 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 62,653 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,431 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,431 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,354 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 NJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJE, 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 LD04 NJE registered?

LD04 NJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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