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LV04 FXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 FXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 111,465 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar hitting wishbone carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,753 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 93,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability touching wishbone carrier (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 274,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,855 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,951 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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LV04 FXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV04 FXL, 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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LV04 FXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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