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LM04 OWL

2011 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 OWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 108,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,475 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on entire underside of the vehicle - vehicle still retaining its structural integrity

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,475 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on entire underside of the vehicle - vehicle still retaining its structural integrity

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 102,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 99,242 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,850 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,599 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,913 miles

under trays & engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,143 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,614 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 19 Nov 2012 43,138 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 22 Nov 2011 38,597 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 38,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,056 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 33,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,216 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 19 Nov 2007 15,851 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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LM04 OWL is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 LM04 OWL, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM04 OWL is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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