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LW04 HYG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 161,521 miles

Both front brakes just acceptably binding.

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Heavy perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

O/S rear tyre valve starting to perish.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 161,497 miles

Both headlight lenses in poor condition.

Both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Engine management light staying on.

Glow plug malfunction light staying on.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight distortion to O/S rear tyre.

Surface corrosion and slight wear to front brake discs.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 161,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both headlight lenses in poor condition.

Both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Engine management light staying on.

Glow plug malfunction light staying on.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Low emitter due to exhaust blowing.

Slight distortion to O/S rear tyre.

Surface corrosion and slight wear to front brake discs.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,747 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on limits, and wearing on edges

n/s handbrake lazy / has reduced effort

Pass 16 Mar 2013 146,719 miles

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

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

airbox noisy

centre & rear exhaust corrosion

service light is on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 146,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

airbox noisy

center and rear exhaust sections corroding

front disc inner faces worn/corroding

service light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,170 miles

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

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

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

diesel stain aroud tank

rear seat base is missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

diesel stain aroud tank

rear seat base is missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,791 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,014 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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LW04 HYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LW04 HYG, 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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LW04 HYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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