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LT04 XMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 XMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level on minimum

Fail 24 Nov 2020 169,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,020 miles

Both front console bushes worn, suspension arms also appear to make contact with hubs, suspect incorrect arms have been fitted?

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 155,020 miles

Both front console bushes worn, suspension arms also appear to make contact with hubs, suspect incorrect arms have been fitted?

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 29 May 2018 151,010 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 136,008 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers / undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread

Fail 26 May 2016 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers / undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread

oil level low

Pass 28 May 2015 128,506 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 124,181 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 124,181 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,311 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,311 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 115,827 miles

headlights deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2012 115,827 miles

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

Outer 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)

headlights deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,880 miles

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

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

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 XMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMV, 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 LT04 XMV registered?

LT04 XMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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