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LK54 CHN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,369 mi
Last recorded193,369 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 193,369 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 185,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 179,138 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 179,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( Rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front strut top, noisey and notchy

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 176,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 173,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 168,816 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing harsh when rotated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Slight bind to both front wheels

Temperature warning light eliminated on dash

Fail 15 May 2018 168,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing harsh when rotated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Slight bind to both front wheels

Temperature warning light eliminated on dash

Pass 16 May 2017 163,209 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 12 May 2016 157,131 miles

STRONG ADVISE: Play in nearside front inner wishbone bush(front)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 157,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp broken/exhaust insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

STRONG ADVISE: Play in nearside front inner wishbone bush(front)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 151,314 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriating

Fail 27 May 2015 151,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriating

Slight judder to front brakes

under tray insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,264 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake discs inner faces in poor condtion

Rear exhaust box rusting

o/side beam pattern weak

o/side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,358 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 136,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 127,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 118,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,547 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 99,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,659 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 CHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK54 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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