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LT04 HGL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 HGL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse lights not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,756 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

boot stays not holding

Fail 7 Jan 2022 85,756 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

boot stays not holding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,840 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and perished

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in windscreen over 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

both headlamps discoloured

nearside front tyre cracking and perished

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,645 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front suspension console bushes worn to excess, (2.4.F.3)

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear starting to perish.

Rear exhaust rusty but sound

Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,645 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front suspension console bushes worn to excess, (2.4.F.3)

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear starting to perish.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust rusty but sound

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exaust silencer poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear exaust silencer poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,095 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,095 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre limit outer edge devoid of tread

nearside front tyre was flat

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

service indicator on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre limit outer edge devoid of tread

nearside front tyre was flat

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

service indicator on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

service indicator on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,438 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake needs adjustment

rear indicators pale

service indicator on

Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,925 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 15,925 miles

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

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

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

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 HGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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