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LR54 DPE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 100,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 100,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,494 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 93,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 91,595 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,359 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,607 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2018 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,897 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Small cuts in offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,672 miles

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,747 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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LR54 DPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR54 DPE, 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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LR54 DPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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