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LW04 TNK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,625 mi
Last recorded162,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 TNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 162,625 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2025 162,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2024 161,863 miles

Nearside Front damage on bumper

Offside Front chip in windscreen bottom

Rear both rear seat belts poor on sides

Pass 26 Jun 2023 160,617 miles

Front discs poor

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chip in windsreen

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2023 160,617 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Front discs poor

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chip in windsreen

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2022 159,110 miles

Front both front discs poor

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2021 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear slight weep on shock

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2020 152,177 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 146,657 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorbers covers loose

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in nearside steering

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear wiper arm broken and missing

Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorbers covers loose

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in nearside steering

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear wiper arm broken and missing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 109,232 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,169 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 66,168 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,183 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 TNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LW04 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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