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LG04 XMW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,129 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front perished , devoid of tread and splitting recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 120,129 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front perished , devoid of tread and splitting recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 116,152 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 111,219 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 106,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 101,044 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished , 2mm inner edge and sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 9 Jun 2021 97,781 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished , 2mm inner edge and sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished and sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 4 Jun 2020 94,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished and sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,526 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,021 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 28 Jun 2018 85,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,043 miles

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

front brakes near limit

rear exhaust rust

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,978 miles

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

exhaust rust

tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,123 miles

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

rear exhaust rust

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,086 miles

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

rear exhaust surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,577 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,106 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,106 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,648 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 XMW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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