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SO04 LJV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,146 mi
Last recorded27,146 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 27,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,967 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage between S and O and L and J (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage between S and O and L and J (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,746 miles

Damage on front number plate on reflective background between S and 0 and between L and J

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Wall Perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,343 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust life limited

Fail 26 Mar 2014 21,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust life limited

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,502 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and very close to 1:6mm

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear exhaust life limited

Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,947 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 12,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,180 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 7,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 6,014 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 LJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

SO04 LJV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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