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SO04 LJK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,202 mi
Last recorded59,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,196 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,690 miles

airbag light staying on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear silencer box corroded

airbag light staying on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,180 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 47,450 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,084 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,084 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,483 miles

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

air bag light illuminated

oil leak at engine area

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,810 miles

n/s/r tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on outer edge

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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SO04 LJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SO04 LJK, 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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SO04 LJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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