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LX04 HKC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 HKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth advise to change soon 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth advise to change soon 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 58,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 28,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,423 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,964 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 23,964 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,217 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 20,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,830 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 18,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,659 miles

Underbody plastic covers fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2014 14,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,236 miles

Plastic cover covering N/S & O/S floor/chassis areas.

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 HKC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

LX04 HKC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LX04 HKC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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