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LX04 FEK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,549 mi
Last recorded86,549 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FEK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2024 86,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,866 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot/Joint Starting to Leak Grease

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepped on Both Edge Treads

Offside Rear Tyre Worn/Cracking on Inner Tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,059 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot Deteriorated/Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles Tyres Starting to Crack/Perish

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,923 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,918 miles

Emissions not tested battery flat , (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

red charge light on .

Pass 14 May 2019 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 64,745 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,745 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 63,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,233 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,839 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 57,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,323 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 54,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,689 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 53,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc worn

Pass 28 May 2010 45,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,370 miles

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

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 FEK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LX04 FEK, 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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LX04 FEK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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