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LX04 FCV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre is stress cracked and over 10 years old - 2014 - also cut but not to cord

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is over 10 years old - 2004

Offside Front tyre is stress cracked and over 10 years old - 2014

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot struts don't hold boot up

both rear axle forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

reverse lights not working - switch fault - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is stress cracked and over 10 years old - 2014 - also cut but not to cord

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is over 10 years old - 2004

Offside Front tyre is stress cracked and over 10 years old - 2014

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot struts don't hold boot up

both rear axle forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

reverse lights not working - switch fault - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,467 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,820 miles

Front Tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are starting to were low approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked but still holding a seal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates are delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are starting to were low approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked but still holding a seal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates are delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,596 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,600 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,224 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,744 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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LX04 FCV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX04 FCV, 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 LX04 FCV registered?

LX04 FCV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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