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LJ04 KSB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KSB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,207 miles

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

near side front outer cv boot greasy

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,030 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front surface cracking on tyre tread

Nearside Rear surface cracking on tyre tread

Offside Front surface cracking on tyre tread

Offside Rear surface cracking on tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,135 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 95,979 miles

Emissions not tested Co too high could damage equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,169 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,748 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 90,748 miles

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))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small clip end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

185/60/14 tyres

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,422 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,422 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,877 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 48,877 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,249 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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LJ04 KSB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ04 KSB, 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 LJ04 KSB registered?

LJ04 KSB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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