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MW04 LPU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,558 mi
Last recorded71,558 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 LPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 71,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke levels too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 faded not showing a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gator damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,246 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 69,245 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,016 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,668 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer shell corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 61,595 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer shell corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 61,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,496 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,134 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 56,535 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,807 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 41,882 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 41,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,814 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 LPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW04 LPU, 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 MW04 LPU registered?

MW04 LPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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