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LG04 XLX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,228 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,874 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected rear light cluster broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 90,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just meets requiremants (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced now borderline just meeting requiremants (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,454 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just meets requiremants (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow in returning

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

headlight output & beam patterns just meet requirements

parking brake lazy 19%

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 83,198 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,194 miles

rear bos is very corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,194 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

rear bos is very corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,152 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,152 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,826 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,317 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,335 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall...

Fail 28 Feb 2009 40,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,858 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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LG04 XLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG04 XLX, 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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LG04 XLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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