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LT04 HGJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 HGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,203 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 130,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,831 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside rear shock absorber cover detatched

rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,953 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,413 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 95,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear console bushes split (no excessive movement)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside console rear bush split[not resulting in excessive movement at time of test]

offside console rear bush deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split[not leaking]

weep from nearside outer c.v gaiter[gaiter not split and secure]

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,483 miles

Both front & rear number plates discoloured.

Child seat fitted at nearside rear at time of test, partial test of seat belt.

Offside mirror casing split.

Small nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,483 miles

Both front & rear number plates discoloured.

Child seat fitted at nearside rear at time of test, partial test of seat belt.

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

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

Offside mirror casing split.

Small nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,049 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside console rear bush split

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread-3mm[legal limit 1.6mm] + lower on raised outer edge

nearside wiper blade judders[clearing screen to provide adequate view]

offside console rear bush split

pin hole in offside track rod gaiter

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split[not leaking]

rear registration plate delaminating[not likely to be missread]

Pass 13 May 2008 41,135 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly

Front and rear brake discs corroding around edges

Front wiperblades poor

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Nearside rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Offside wingmirror outer casing damaged

Rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Slight play in offside front top shocker mount

Fail 13 May 2008 41,135 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly

Front and rear brake discs corroding around edges

Front wiperblades poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Nearside rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wingmirror outer casing damaged

Rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Slight play in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LT04 HGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT04 HGJ, 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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LT04 HGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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