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WL04 LOD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 LOD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,057 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,043 miles

UNDER. TRAYS. FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,893 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 108,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Extensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,455 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,861 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,609 miles

Offside Front wishbone corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,432 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 102,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,972 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front outer c.v boot perished

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,686 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake hose ferules corrodded

drivers headlight lens opaque

passenger side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,398 miles

both rear brake hose ferules corrodded

drivers headlight lens opaque

passenger side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp lens opaque

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp lens opaque

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,587 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,450 miles

chip zone a less 10mm

Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip zone a less 10mm

hand brake high

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 65,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,628 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,075 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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WL04 LOD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WL04 LOD, 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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WL04 LOD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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