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LD04 NJU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 NJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear seats ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All Seat belts ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,796 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,796 miles

Braking system leaking Suspect servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All ()

Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear seat belts ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OPS screenwash operation poor

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 101,615 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 101,549 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Possibly split vacuum pipe (Taped up) (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect NS bulb fitted incorrectly (4.5.4 (b))

Internal headlight adjuster not tested

OS mirror glass broken

Reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,679 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,172 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering some parts

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering some parts

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,386 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,677 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,141 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,372 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,083 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 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

LD04 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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