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LK04 BNV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,354 mi
Last recorded46,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,354 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 43,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 37,601 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner outer edges

surface corrosion to front brake disc

Fail 31 May 2022 33,738 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern. outer lenses hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner outer edges

surface corrosion to front brake disc

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 30,635 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 29,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,803 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 25,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 25,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,989 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 BNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LK04 BNV, 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 LK04 BNV registered?

LK04 BNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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