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LX04 HKV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,515 mi
Last recorded161,515 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 HKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 161,515 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 162,144 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,551 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,889 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

steering feels heavy on first turn of wheel when stationary .

Fail 10 Jul 2014 137,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

steering feels heavy on first turn of wheel when stationary .

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front headlamps lens deteriorated

slight wear nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,632 miles

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 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)

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

both front headlamps lens deteriorated

slight wear nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,859 miles

front inner pads look low

rear discs corroding

slight damp ns rack boot

slight play nsf wheel

slight play osf seat

Fail 7 Jul 2012 114,815 miles

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

front inner pads look low

rear discs corroding

slight damp ns rack boot

slight play nsf wheel

slight play osf seat

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,613 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION . BOTH FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY. FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 28 Jun 2008 49,613 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION . BOTH FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY. FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,656 miles

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

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

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 HKV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HKV, 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 HKV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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