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LK04 BWL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,837 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,836 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. driver seat no moving (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,023 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 51,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,401 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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 10 Nov 2016 49,426 miles

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

Offside 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 Tyre wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,416 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,038 miles

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

slight play both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,763 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,763 miles

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

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 BWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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