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V29 LDB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

44,354 mi
Last recorded44,354 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 LDB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 44,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,073 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,024 miles

Exhaust system corroded rear

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 37,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,015 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 26,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 26,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,584 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,029 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 18,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,216 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 13,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 11,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,418 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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V29 LDB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V29 LDB, 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 V29 LDB registered?

V29 LDB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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