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SO04 LJL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,759 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,759 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lens deteriorated

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 39,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lamps giving blurred images on tester. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 29,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 22,393 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,939 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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SO04 LJL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SO04 LJL, 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 SO04 LJL registered?

SO04 LJL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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