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LK04 BND

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,826 mi
Last recorded184,826 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BND
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 184,826 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 184,723 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 172,141 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 162,741 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 162,740 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking back and lower parts of engine wet/dripping with diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near and Offside, lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside, milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 154,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low And Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Tread Getting Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 154,542 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Fronts Are Heavily Fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low And Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Tread Getting Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 134,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 119,516 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 119,516 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 108,408 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 100,681 miles

E/M/LIGHT ON DASH

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2015 94,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2014 87,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 20 May 2014 87,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 23 May 2013 80,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 16 May 2012 72,196 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,933 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r shocker dirt cover loose

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,237 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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LK04 BND is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK04 BND, 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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LK04 BND is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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