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LM04 LSU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 LSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,100 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,100 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,590 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding.

offside front suspension arm,rear mounting bush incorrectly fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,590 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding.

offside front suspension arm,rear mounting bush incorrectly fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroses

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,191 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 104,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,287 miles

both rear main subframe bushes worn close to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2012 96,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear main subframe bushes worn close to limit

Pass 5 May 2011 90,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,232 miles

front brakes 20% out of balance.. only just passed

Pass 19 May 2008 73,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 58,015 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

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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LM04 LSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM04 LSU, 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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LM04 LSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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