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VU04 LPK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,537 mi
Last recorded234,537 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 234,537 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 234,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 225,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face /// ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 225,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face /// ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 216,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 207,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 196,951 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 196,852 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Hose to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 180,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 165,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 150,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 134,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,399 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 120,399 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,067 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,061 miles

Nearside 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 30 Apr 2013 94,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,854 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 17 May 2010 53,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 53,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,636 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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VU04 LPK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU04 LPK, 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 VU04 LPK registered?

VU04 LPK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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