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LW04 LEJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 LEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,986 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 7 May 2018 80,122 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 10 May 2017 73,442 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 73,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2016 65,333 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2016 65,333 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 58,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 49,978 miles

front brake pads worn low nearside front

front discs lipped and corroded

signs of small coolant leak from around radiator

Pass 3 May 2013 41,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,333 miles

both headlight patterns close to limits reccomend attention very soon

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust box

Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight patterns close to limits reccomend attention very soon

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,137 miles

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

both nearside and offside headlight covers slightly cloudy and light output slightly reduced

rear number plate

Fail 22 Jun 2010 25,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside and offside headlight covers slightly cloudy and light output slightly reduced

rear number plate

Fail 8 Jul 2009 18,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,863 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 LEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LEJ, 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 LW04 LEJ registered?

LW04 LEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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