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MW04 LKN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,390 mi
Last recorded128,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 LKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack!!! (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack!!! (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 124,992 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2018 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,122 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just passed

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,971 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,654 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,766 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 111,078 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,109 miles

Corrosion to rear axle.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,936 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,936 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,038 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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MW04 LKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW04 LKN, 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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MW04 LKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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