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LX04 FFL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,119 mi
Last recorded151,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,119 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 151,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,781 miles

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

Front indicators pale

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs heavily corrode and scaled

Fail 18 Oct 2018 140,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joining sleeve clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective nol pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front indicators pale

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs heavily corrode and scaled

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,550 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link has slight play

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

Nearside headlamp pattern not sharp due to deterioration

Offside head lamp dip beam pattern not sharp due to deteriorion

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced hand brake low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar slight play ns front

Offside handbrake lever exess movement

Offside head lamp dip beam pattern not sharp due to deteriorion

headlamp damage zone b

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,056 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,056 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,139 miles

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

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

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

diesel test not done no history on cambelt

Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diesel test not done no history on cambelt

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,051 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 91,545 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,135 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (splitting).

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres nearing limit

rear registration plate poor condition

small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (splitting).

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres nearing limit

rear registration plate poor condition

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,154 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,551 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 FFL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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