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LK54 CFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,309 miles

Front subframe corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake calipers corroded

Pass 23 May 2020 112,970 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 112,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 111,285 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts and cracks (185/6014) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower metal power steering fluid pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box outer shell corroding

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroding

live wire to starter motor corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,202 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,886 miles

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 26 Oct 2010 72,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,787 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators going pale

n/s door mirror casing broken

trim missing from n/s/f door card

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,002 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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LK54 CFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 LK54 CFU, 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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LK54 CFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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