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LK04 BVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,530 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2024 65,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,505 miles

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

air-con leaking

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,505 miles

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

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

air-con leaking

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,658 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 63,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,110 miles

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

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

front headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 16 Aug 2021 58,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake fluid leaking from backplate (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside brake low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre tread area bald

front headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,182 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,380 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,380 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,254 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,515 miles

Engine light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,723 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 30,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 27,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,174 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 17,901 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,221 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 12,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,004 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 BVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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