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LM53 NVB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,984 mi
Last recorded44,984 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 NVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,984 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 43,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,896 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 35,302 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 35,302 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 33,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,450 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 32,450 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,377 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSR Tyre Cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 17,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,714 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,176 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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LM53 NVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM53 NVB, 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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What year was LM53 NVB registered?

LM53 NVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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